Living in Muhlenberg, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Muhlenberg · Census data 2020–2024
Muhlenberg has 22,127 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $88,069 (13% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $233,300, the median rent is $1,492/month.
Muhlenberg at a glance
- Population
- 22,127
- Median age
- 42.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $88,069State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $233,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,492/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Muhlenberg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Muhlenberg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Muhlenberg the median home value is $233,300, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,492 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,813 a month in housing costs.
Muhlenberg median household income
The median household income in Muhlenberg is $88,069 and the income per person is $40,745. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Muhlenberg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,836
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.58
Muhlenberg demographics
- Population
- 22,127
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 8,427
- Foreign-born
- 13.9%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Muhlenberg ›
Education in Muhlenberg
26% of adults 25 and older in Muhlenberg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Muhlenberg
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Muhlenberg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg | 22,127 | $88,069 | $233,300 | $1,492 |
| South Temple | 1,882 | $85,753 | $203,400 | $1,739 |
| Laureldale | 4,284 | $69,821 | $179,500 | $1,516 |
| Temple | 2,135 | $73,651 | $165,600 | $1,382 |
| Muhlenberg Park | 1,259 | $101,384 | $322,300 | — |
| Hyde Park | 2,846 | $78,929 | $173,700 | $1,144 |
| Riverview Park | 3,619 | $114,598 | $258,100 | $1,446 |
| Fox Chase | 1,575 | $121,417 | $285,200 | — |
| Greenfields | 986 | $78,830 | $268,500 | $2,015 |
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What is the median household income in Muhlenberg, PA?
The median household income in Muhlenberg is $88,069, 13% 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?
The median home value in Muhlenberg is $233,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Muhlenberg?
The median gross rent in Muhlenberg is $1,492 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Muhlenberg, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Muhlenberg?
The median age in Muhlenberg is 42.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Muhlenberg?
The average commute to work in Muhlenberg is 23 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Muhlenberg?
The unemployment rate in Muhlenberg is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Muhlenberg?
26% of adults in Muhlenberg 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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