Mahanoy City, PA 17948 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Mahanoy City, PA—17948

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$44,000

9.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$45,700

36.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

154

108.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.0%

Median Rent

$1,200

5.2% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$950

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,350

40.5% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,100

10.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Mahanoy City, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Mahanoy City, PA is $44,000, with a year-over-year change of -9.1%. This indicates that home prices in Mahanoy City, PA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.0%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$44,000	-9.1%
Single Family	$44,000	-12.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Mahanoy City, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Mahanoy City, PA is $1,210, with a year-over-year rent change of 5.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Mahanoy City, PA is studios: $1,100, 1-bedrooms: $950, 2-bedrooms: $1,350, 3-bedrooms: $1,100, 4-bedrooms: $1,200. The most common rental property sizes in Mahanoy City, PA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 33.8% and 23.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,200	$1,210
Studio Rent	$1,100	$1,100
1 Bed Rent	$950	$950
2 Bed Rent	$1,350	$1,350
3 Bed Rent	$1,100	$1,100
4 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,200

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

21.6%

2 Bedrooms

23.8%

3 Bedrooms

33.8%

4 Bedrooms

2.6%

5+ Bedrooms

18.3%

Property Listings — Mahanoy City, PA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Mahanoy City, PA is 124. This is a increase of 105.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$67,200	-7.0%
Listing Count	27	81.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	81.0%
Days on Market	154	108.0%

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Demographics — Mahanoy City, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mahanoy City, PA has a population of 4,120, which has decreased by -13.7% over the past 5 years. Mahanoy City, PA is a popular place for families, as children make up 27.0% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 9.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	4,120	-13.7%
% Under 18	27.0%	4.2%
% Seniors	16.3%	0.6%
% WFH	4.1%	70.8%
% w/ College Degree	9.1%	15.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mahanoy City, PA is a predominantly white area, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Mahanoy City, PA is hispanic, making up 15.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.2% of the population in Mahanoy City, PA, and this percentage has increased by 72.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	81.5%	-1.6%
% Black	0.0%	-100.0%
% Hispanic	15.2%	50.5%
% Asian	0.3%	-70.0%
% Foreign Born	6.2%	72.2%

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Mortgage and Risk — Mahanoy City, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 21 mortgage originations in Mahanoy City, PA, of which 57.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 81.0%, with 43.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Mahanoy City, PA. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	21
% Conventional Loans	57.0%
% Government Loans	43.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Mahanoy City, PA

Mahanoy City, PA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	155
Total Units Section 8	155
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	94.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$100	$950	$850
2 Bedroom	-$240	$1,350	$1,110
3 Bedroom	$350	$1,100	$1,450
4 Bedroom	$320	$1,200	$1,520

Mahanoy City, PA—17948

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Mahanoy City, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Mahanoy City, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Mahanoy City, PA

Demographics — Mahanoy City, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Mahanoy City, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Mahanoy City, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Mahanoy City, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Mahanoy City, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Barnesville, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	0.8
Median Home Price	$44,000
Median Household Income	$45,700

Mahanoy City, PA—17948

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Mahanoy City, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Mahanoy City, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Mahanoy City, PA

Demographics — Mahanoy City, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Mahanoy City, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Mahanoy City, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Mahanoy City, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Mahanoy City, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Barnesville, PA

Delano

Shenandoah, PA

Gilberton, PA

Ringtown, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

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