At a Glance
Median Income
$81,484
$36,350 per capita
Home Value
$218,100
Zillow: $463,465
Median Rent
$1,324/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
281/100K
1,145/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Manheim Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Manheim's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Manheim 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
Manheim residents earn a median household income of $81,484 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,350. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manheim is $218,100 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $463,465. Median rent is $1,324/month, with 29.8% 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 1940.
Safety & Crime
Manheim reports 281 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,145/100K.
Education
29.1% of adults in Manheim hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manheim has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population5,028
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density3,643/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,484
Per Capita$36,350
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$39,951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,100
Rent$1,324
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$463,465
Housing Units1,939
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent281/100K
Property1,145/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death6,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation415 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Manheim was founded in 1762.
The median home in Manheim was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.