Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Macungie is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,247. Residents earn $74,056 per year, which is 1% below the national average.
Based on current data, Macungie receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Macungie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Macungie is $74,056, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. The poverty rate of 23.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Macungie is $293,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,679 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Macungie is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 64 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 579 per 100,000, 70% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Macungie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 75.3% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.7% |
| 84% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,056 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,260 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,352 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,347 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.4% |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,954 |
| County GDP | $31,739M |
| Restaurants | 801 |
| Healthcare | 1,107 |
| Retail | 1,187 |
| Manufacturing | 349 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,213 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.45% |
| Commute Time | 21.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $293,900 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $434,912 |
| Median List Price | $469,031 |
| Median List Price | $469,031 |
| $/Sq Ft | $202 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $1,679 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,051 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 47.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,213 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.45% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,048/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,107 |
| Total Violent | 64.3/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 64.3/100K |
| Total Property | 579.0/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 64.3/100K |
| Theft | 514.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.7 inches |
| 28% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 389 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,280/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5159°N, 75.5541°W |
| County FIPS | 42077 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.4% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,280/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,107 |
| Restaurants | 801 |
| Retail Stores | 1,187 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Avg Commute | 21.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |