Living in Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Muhlenberg Park · Census data 2020–2024
Muhlenberg Park has 1,259 residents with a median age of 56.1. The median household income is $101,384 (30% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $322,300.
Muhlenberg Park is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Muhlenberg Park at a glance
- Population
- 1,259
- Median age
- 56.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $101,384State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $322,300State: $254,500
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Muhlenberg Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Muhlenberg Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Muhlenberg Park the median home value is $322,300, 3% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,957 a month in housing costs.
Muhlenberg Park median household income
The median household income in Muhlenberg Park is $101,384 and the income per person is $51,260. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Muhlenberg Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 608
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.28
Muhlenberg Park demographics
- Population
- 1,259
- Median age
- 56.1
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 551
- Foreign-born
- 11%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Muhlenberg Park ›
Education in Muhlenberg Park
21.8% of adults 25 and older in Muhlenberg Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 16.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Muhlenberg Park
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 87.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Muhlenberg Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg Park | 1,259 | $101,384 | $322,300 | — |
| Riverview Park | 3,619 | $114,598 | $258,100 | $1,446 |
| Muhlenberg | 22,127 | $88,069 | $233,300 | $1,492 |
| Hyde Park | 2,846 | $78,929 | $173,700 | $1,144 |
| South Temple | 1,882 | $85,753 | $203,400 | $1,739 |
| Fox Chase | 1,575 | $121,417 | $285,200 | — |
| Laureldale | 4,284 | $69,821 | $179,500 | $1,516 |
| Temple | 2,135 | $73,651 | $165,600 | $1,382 |
| Greenfields | 986 | $78,830 | $268,500 | $2,015 |
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What is the median household income in Muhlenberg Park, PA?
The median household income in Muhlenberg Park is $101,384, 30% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Muhlenberg Park?
The median home value in Muhlenberg Park is $322,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
Is Muhlenberg Park, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Muhlenberg Park?
The median age in Muhlenberg Park is 56.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Muhlenberg Park?
The average commute to work in Muhlenberg Park is 20 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Muhlenberg Park?
The unemployment rate in Muhlenberg Park is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Muhlenberg Park?
21.8% of adults in Muhlenberg Park have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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