Living in West Mahanoy, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Mahanoy · Census data 2020–2024
West Mahanoy has 2,885 residents with a median age of 48.3. The median household income is $85,471 (10% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $88,700, the median rent is $1,072/month.
West Mahanoy at a glance
- Population
- 2,885
- Median age
- 48.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $85,471State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $88,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,072/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 91.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is West Mahanoy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 11.5%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Mahanoy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Mahanoy the median home value is $88,700, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,221 a month in housing costs.
West Mahanoy median household income
The median household income in West Mahanoy is $85,471 and the income per person is $31,562. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Mahanoy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,262
- Owner-occupied
- 91.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.3%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.16
West Mahanoy demographics
- Population
- 2,885
- Median age
- 48.3
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 1,115
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Mahanoy ›
Education in West Mahanoy
15.9% of adults 25 and older in West Mahanoy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Mahanoy
- Unemployment rate
- 11.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0.6%
- Drive alone
- 88.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
West Mahanoy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Mahanoy | 2,885 | $85,471 | $88,700 | $1,072 |
| Gilberton | 687 | $65,060 | $43,600 | $430 |
| Frackville | 3,878 | $56,866 | $103,400 | $815 |
| Altamont | 526 | $43,750 | $112,500 | — |
| Shenandoah | 4,146 | $45,294 | $49,500 | $982 |
| Shenandoah Heights | 1,262 | $87,314 | $89,400 | — |
| Girardville | 1,110 | $41,964 | $45,400 | $540 |
| Morea | 157 | $62,321 | $67,500 | — |
| Union | 1,083 | $85,379 | $226,300 | $632 |
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What is the median household income in West Mahanoy, PA?
The median household income in West Mahanoy is $85,471, 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 West Mahanoy?
The median home value in West Mahanoy is $88,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Mahanoy?
The median gross rent in West Mahanoy is $1,072 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is West Mahanoy, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 11.5%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
What is the median age in West Mahanoy?
The median age in West Mahanoy is 48.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Mahanoy?
The average commute to work in West Mahanoy is 22 minutes; 0.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Mahanoy?
The unemployment rate in West Mahanoy is 11.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Mahanoy?
15.9% of adults in West 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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