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Mahanoy City, PA


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Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania

Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill county, is 34 miles N of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 78 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is home to some 4,647 residents.

The People and Families of Mahanoy City

In Mahanoy City, about 43% of adults are married. People in Mahanoy City have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

You'll see many senior citizens in Mahanoy City.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mahanoy City had a median family income of $32,033.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Mahanoy City. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Mahanoy City Housing

According to the 2000 census, 77% of the housing in Mahanoy City was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Mahanoy City. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Mahanoy City, 89% of commuters drive to work. People in Mahanoy City expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

Mahanoy City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyMahanoy City Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Mahanoy City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Mahanoy City, PA

Comparing Mahanoy City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men43
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity44
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use32
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built12
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