Living in Muncy, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Muncy · Census data 2020–2024
Muncy has 2,720 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $85,588 (10% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $193,800, the median rent is $919/month.
Muncy at a glance
- Population
- 2,720
- Median age
- 39.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $85,588State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $193,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $919/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 70.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Muncy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Muncy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Muncy the median home value is $193,800, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $919 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,502 a month in housing costs.
Muncy median household income
The median household income in Muncy is $85,588 and the income per person is $37,182. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Muncy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,167
- Owner-occupied
- 70.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.3%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.39
Muncy demographics
- Population
- 2,720
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 1,138
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Muncy ›
Education in Muncy
29.6% of adults 25 and older in Muncy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Muncy
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Muncy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muncy | 2,720 | $85,588 | $193,800 | $919 |
| Muncy Creek | 3,551 | $75,882 | $226,500 | $843 |
| Hughesville | 2,274 | $64,917 | $208,700 | $827 |
| Clinton | 3,626 | $74,063 | $204,800 | $1,099 |
| Wolf | 3,095 | $71,492 | $196,100 | — |
| Montgomery | 1,564 | $63,936 | $145,900 | $1,006 |
| Lewis | 1,966 | $76,484 | $240,500 | $950 |
| Fairfield | 2,826 | $73,409 | $256,100 | $1,750 |
| Delaware | 4,280 | $75,042 | $238,000 | $593 |
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What is the median household income in Muncy, PA?
The median household income in Muncy is $85,588, 10% 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 Muncy?
The median home value in Muncy is $193,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Muncy?
The median gross rent in Muncy is $919 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is Muncy, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
What is the median age in Muncy?
The median age in Muncy is 39.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Muncy?
The average commute to work in Muncy is 22 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Muncy?
The unemployment rate in Muncy is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Muncy?
29.6% of adults in Muncy 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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