The Town FilesMahanoy City, Pennsylvania
Borough in Schuylkill County · population 3,499 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $52,400
- Household income
- $37,727
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 34.2
Mahanoy City is a borough of 3,499 people in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $52,400, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more walkable than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 89% of Pennsylvania towns, hipper than 87% of Pennsylvania towns.
- #2 in 25 Small Towns in Pennsylvania With the Cheapest Homes
- #11 in The 50 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in America
- #12 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Pennsylvania
- #13 in The 25 Most Walkable Historic Small Towns in Pennsylvania
- #15 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Cheapest Homes
- #18 in 50 Places in America With the Cheapest Homes
How Mahanoy City ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mahanoy City is worth $52,400, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $37,727, which is more affordable than 98% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $910 a month. 57.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mahanoy City | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $52,400 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $910 | $996 |
| Median household income | $37,727 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 57.2% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Mahanoy City
| People | Mahanoy City | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.2 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.3% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 31.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 35.9% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 13.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.6% | 89.0% |
Weather in Mahanoy City
July highs average 80.2°F and January lows 17.6°F. About 53.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.0 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 139 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mahanoy City since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 15, 1992 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 17, 2007.
Severe weather in Schuylkill County since 1996
Schuylkill County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| November 27, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4408: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County had 50,294 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,134 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Mahanoy City itself the ACS puts it at 13.3%.
Public schools in Mahanoy City
2 public schools with 1,121 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahanoy Area El Sch | K-6 | 585 | 12.7 |
| Mahanoy Area JSHS | 7-12 | 536 | 14.5 |
Towns near Mahanoy City
- Mahanoy, PA0.6 mi · 3,192 people · home $65,100
- Ryan, PA2.1 mi · 2,589 people · home $231,500
- Shenandoah, PA3.3 mi · 4,243 people · home $49,500
- West Mahanoy, PA5.0 mi · 2,785 people · home $88,700
- Frackville, PA5.4 mi · 3,860 people · home $103,400
- St. Clair, PA6.9 mi · 2,745 people · home $71,800
- Rush, PA9.1 mi · 3,417 people · home $208,000
- Pottsville, PA9.9 mi · 13,346 people · home $100,500
Mahanoy City questions
Is Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mahanoy City scores better for retirees than 1% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 1%. 14.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.2).
How much does a house cost in Mahanoy City?
The median owner-occupied home in Mahanoy City is valued at $52,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $37,727, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $910 a month.
What is the weather like in Mahanoy City?
July highs average 80.2°F and January lows 17.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.6 inches of precipitation a year and 48.0 inches of snow.
Does Mahanoy City get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mahanoy City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 15, 1992. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)