Mahanoy City, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,522 Population 6,906/sq mi density
$38,047 Median Income $24,009 per capita
$35,300 Home Value $46,403 Zillow
$928 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$38,047 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$35,300 home value, $928/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Mahanoy City, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,047
49% below
$24,009 per capita
Home Value
$35,300
87% below
Zillow: $46,403
Median Rent
$928/mo
20% below
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
75% below
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
12.8%
256% above
29.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Mahanoy City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mahanoy City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
51%
Home Value
13%
Rent
80%
Poverty
235%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
356%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mahanoy City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mahanoy City residents earn a median household income of $38,047 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,009. The unemployment rate stands at 12.8% (256% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mahanoy City is $35,300 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $46,403. Median rent is $928/month, with 24.0% 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 1938.

Education

8.5% of adults in Mahanoy City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mahanoy City has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,522
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density6,906/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

F
Median Income$38,047
Per Capita$24,009
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty29.1%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$35,300
Rent$928
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$46,403
Housing Units2,222
Rent Burden24.0%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation1,220 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Mahanoy City was founded in 1859.
The median home in Mahanoy City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.