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Mahanoy city, PA

Mahanoy city, PA.

Population: 4,188 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mahanoy city, PA is $47,790 — down 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $82,000 after a median 48 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$47,790

Median home value

-2.2%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$47,790
1-year appreciation
-2.2%
3-year appreciation
+14.5%
5-year appreciation
+42.7%
10-year appreciation
+138.0%
All-time peak (2024-12)
$52,721
House Price Index (state)
384.9 (+3.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$82,000
Median list price
$74,950
Median price per sqft
$58
1-year sale-price change
+36.7%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
27
Sale-to-list ratio
93.7%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$744/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$816/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,068/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,392/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,443/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.5 : 1
Schools include
Mahanoy Area El Sch, Mahanoy Area JSHS

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Eastern Diversified Metals (6.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.6 in
Annual snowfall
48.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,005
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,020

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (34 mi)
National parks include
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Steamtown National Historic Site, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Mc Donald's Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
29
Hospitals include
GEISINGER-COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, GEISINGER-BLOOMSBURG HOSPITAL, GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+419 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
88.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.9%
Median annual property tax
$907
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
64.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
43,357
Average weekly wage
$1,060
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
211

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Mahanoy cityState medianUS median
Median home value$47,790$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$82,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market48 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$907$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Mahanoy city, PA?
$47,790.
What is the median sale price in Mahanoy city, PA?
$82,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mahanoy city, PA?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in Mahanoy city, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,068/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mahanoy city, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane.
What is the wildfire risk in Mahanoy city, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mahanoy city, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mahanoy city, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mahanoy city, PA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Mahanoy city, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Mahanoy city, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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