At a Glance
Median Income
$74,056
$43,260 per capita
Home Value
$293,900
Zillow: $434,912
Median Rent
$1,679/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
579/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
23.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Macungie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Macungie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Macungie a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Macungie residents earn a median household income of $74,056 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,260. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,954 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Macungie is $293,900 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $434,912. Median rent is $1,679/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Macungie reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 579/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.4% of adults in Macungie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Macungie has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,247
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density3,280/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,056
Per Capita$43,260
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty23.4%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
Housing
A
Home Value$293,900
Rent$1,679
Ownership47.9%
Zillow$434,912
Housing Units1,504
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent64/100K
Property579/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault64/100K
Burglary64/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation389 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Macungie was founded in 1776.
The median home in Macungie was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
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