Living in Upper Macungie, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper Macungie · Census data 2020–2024
Upper Macungie has 27,850 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $120,798 (55% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $418,800, the median rent is $1,903/month.
Upper Macungie at a glance
- Population
- 27,850
- Median age
- 39.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $120,798State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $418,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,903/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 79.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Upper Macungie a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 55% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 65% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Upper Macungie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper Macungie the median home value is $418,800, 26% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,903 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,264 a month in housing costs.
Upper Macungie median household income
The median household income in Upper Macungie is $120,798 and the income per person is $58,011. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Upper Macungie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,600
- Owner-occupied
- 79.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.7%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.81
Upper Macungie demographics
- Population
- 27,850
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 9,858
- Foreign-born
- 19.5%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper Macungie ›
Education in Upper Macungie
55.8% of adults 25 and older in Upper Macungie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 27.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper Macungie
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 22.6%
- Drive alone
- 70%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Upper Macungie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Macungie | 27,850 | $120,798 | $418,800 | $1,903 |
| Trexlertown | 2,416 | $109,792 | $287,400 | $1,841 |
| Breinigsville | 7,769 | $120,749 | $388,100 | $2,420 |
| Ancient Oaks | 7,777 | $134,375 | $432,800 | $1,842 |
| Lower Macungie | 32,727 | $125,230 | $406,500 | $1,861 |
| Wescosville | 7,148 | $139,826 | $452,400 | $1,602 |
| Cetronia | 2,120 | $79,222 | $292,800 | $1,098 |
| Alburtis | 2,598 | $107,500 | $267,700 | $1,732 |
| Mertztown | 530 | $65,227 | $175,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Upper Macungie, PA?
The median household income in Upper Macungie is $120,798, 55% 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 Upper Macungie?
The median home value in Upper Macungie is $418,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Upper Macungie?
The median gross rent in Upper Macungie is $1,903 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Upper Macungie, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 55% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 65% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Upper Macungie?
The median age in Upper Macungie is 39.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Upper Macungie?
The average commute to work in Upper Macungie is 23 minutes; 22.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper Macungie?
The unemployment rate in Upper Macungie is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper Macungie?
55.8% of adults in Upper Macungie 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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