Manheim, PA

Manheim, Pennsylvania

Manheim, Pennsylvania is 9 miles NW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 60 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Lancaster county. The town is part of the Lancaster metro area. The population of Manheim is 4,784.

The People and Families of Manheim

In Manheim, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Manheim had a median family income of $46,987. There aren't a lot of poor people in Manheim.

Political Inclinations

Among Manheim political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $11,450. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Manheim Housing

Of the housing in Manheim, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Manheim than most places in Pennsylvania.

Commuting

In Manheim, 88% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the town makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Manheim, PA

Comparing Manheim 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Manheim Almanac

Manheim Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Manheim Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Manheim, 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

Manheim Public Libraries

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Manheim High Schools (2004)

MANHEIM CENTRAL SHS
717-665-2451
Serves 1,053 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Manheim Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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