Living in West Manheim, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Manheim · Census data 2020–2024
West Manheim has 9,839 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $97,582 (25% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $299,700, the median rent is $1,609/month.
West Manheim at a glance
- Population
- 9,839
- Median age
- 41State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $97,582State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $299,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,609/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 91.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.5%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is West Manheim a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Manheim
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Manheim the median home value is $299,700, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,609 per month, which is 25.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,022 a month in housing costs.
West Manheim median household income
The median household income in West Manheim is $97,582 and the income per person is $46,024. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Manheim: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,003
- Owner-occupied
- 91.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.8%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.56
West Manheim demographics
- Population
- 9,839
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 3,833
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Manheim ›
Education in West Manheim
36.5% of adults 25 and older in West Manheim have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Manheim
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Drive alone
- 73.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
West Manheim vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Manheim | 9,839 | $97,582 | $299,700 | $1,609 |
| Parkville | 8,128 | $77,352 | $222,400 | $1,340 |
| Penn | 17,974 | $85,199 | $240,500 | $1,404 |
| Pennville | 2,405 | $76,053 | $209,100 | $1,718 |
| Manheim | 3,493 | $115,423 | $340,000 | $887 |
| Hanover | 16,584 | $61,293 | $212,800 | $1,137 |
| Midway | 860 | $41,234 | $189,800 | $1,164 |
| Conewago | 7,964 | $88,939 | $239,800 | $1,285 |
| McSherrystown | 3,114 | $61,159 | $176,100 | $1,387 |
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What is the median household income in West Manheim, PA?
The median household income in West Manheim is $97,582, 25% 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 Manheim?
The median home value in West Manheim is $299,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Manheim?
The median gross rent in West Manheim is $1,609 per month, about 25.3% of household income.
Is West Manheim, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in West Manheim?
The median age in West Manheim is 41 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Manheim?
The average commute to work in West Manheim is 33 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Manheim?
The unemployment rate in West Manheim is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Manheim?
36.5% of adults in West 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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