Mahanoy City, PA

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):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 4%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 13%

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Mahanoy City Almanac

Mahanoy City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Mahanoy City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Mahanoy City, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Mahanoy City Public Libraries

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Mahanoy City High Schools (2004)

MAHANOY AREA HS
570-773-3443
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 394 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Mahanoy City Colleges

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