Living in Upper Mahanoy, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper Mahanoy · Census data 2020–2024
Upper Mahanoy has 769 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $76,806 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $200,000, the median rent is $1,083/month.
Upper Mahanoy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Upper Mahanoy at a glance
- Population
- 769
- Median age
- 39State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $76,806State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $200,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,083/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 79.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.2%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Upper Mahanoy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Upper Mahanoy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper Mahanoy the median home value is $200,000, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,083 per month, which is 21% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,295 a month in housing costs.
Upper Mahanoy median household income
The median household income in Upper Mahanoy is $76,806 and the income per person is $33,715. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Upper Mahanoy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 305
- Owner-occupied
- 79.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.1%
- Vacant
- 10.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 2.82
Upper Mahanoy demographics
- Population
- 769
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 31.2%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 273
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper Mahanoy ›
Education in Upper Mahanoy
17.2% of adults 25 and older in Upper Mahanoy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper Mahanoy
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 81.4%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 81%
Upper Mahanoy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Mahanoy | 769 | $76,806 | $200,000 | $1,083 |
| Upper Mahantongo | 550 | $64,063 | $196,600 | $813 |
| West Cameron | 557 | $75,000 | $204,800 | $850 |
| Zerbe | 1,832 | $58,287 | $155,300 | $689 |
| Klingerstown | 105 | $36,719 | $112,500 | $742 |
| Hubley | 891 | $71,932 | $174,700 | $852 |
| Trevorton | 1,775 | $59,167 | $155,300 | $697 |
| Fairview-Ferndale | 1,742 | $43,359 | $86,800 | $767 |
| Washington | 798 | $81,458 | $242,900 | $792 |
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What is the median household income in Upper Mahanoy, PA?
The median household income in Upper Mahanoy is $76,806, about the same as 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 Mahanoy?
The median home value in Upper Mahanoy is $200,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Upper Mahanoy?
The median gross rent in Upper Mahanoy is $1,083 per month, about 21% of household income.
Is Upper Mahanoy, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Upper Mahanoy?
The median age in Upper Mahanoy is 39 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Upper Mahanoy?
The average commute to work in Upper Mahanoy is 36 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper Mahanoy?
The unemployment rate in Upper Mahanoy is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper Mahanoy?
17.2% of adults in Upper Mahanoy 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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