Living in South Manheim, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Manheim · Census data 2020–2024
South Manheim has 2,752 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $91,979 (18% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $266,500, the median rent is $683/month.
South Manheim at a glance
- Population
- 2,752
- Median age
- 46.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $91,979State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $266,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $683/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 97.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.3%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is South Manheim a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Manheim
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Manheim the median home value is $266,500, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, which is 20.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,478 a month in housing costs.
South Manheim median household income
The median household income in South Manheim is $91,979 and the income per person is $42,199. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in South Manheim: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,282
- Owner-occupied
- 97.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.1%
- Vacant
- 17.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.59
South Manheim demographics
- Population
- 2,752
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 1,063
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Manheim ›
Education in South Manheim
33.3% of adults 25 and older in South Manheim have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Manheim
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
South Manheim vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Manheim | 2,752 | $91,979 | $266,500 | $683 |
| Lake Wynonah | 3,036 | $98,639 | $258,200 | — |
| Auburn | 449 | $71,458 | $180,300 | $1,117 |
| Landingville | 208 | $116,250 | $237,500 | — |
| Summit Station | 201 | $106,316 | $226,300 | — |
| Schuylkill Haven | 5,253 | $54,167 | $132,400 | $904 |
| Cressona | 1,420 | $73,967 | $157,000 | $945 |
| Wayne | 5,277 | $98,300 | $233,200 | $1,202 |
| Friedensburg | 842 | $89,732 | $188,500 | $1,080 |
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What is the median household income in South Manheim, PA?
The median household income in South Manheim is $91,979, 18% 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 South Manheim?
The median home value in South Manheim is $266,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in South Manheim?
The median gross rent in South Manheim is $683 per month, about 20.8% of household income.
Is South Manheim, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in South Manheim?
The median age in South Manheim is 46.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in South Manheim?
The average commute to work in South Manheim is 34 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Manheim?
The unemployment rate in South Manheim is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Manheim?
33.3% of adults in South Manheim 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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