Mahanoy City, PA

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Population
3,539
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,214 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$52,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$910/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$37,727
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Mahanoy City is a small Schuylkill County borough situated in a valley at the foot of Broad Mountain in Pennsylvania’s Coal Region. The town developed rapidly during the nineteenth-century coal boom, which shaped its compact layout of traditional rowhouses, neighborhood churches, and hillside streets. For people considering a move here, the borough offers a quiet pace of life and some of the most affordable home prices in eastern Pennsylvania.

Most daily activity runs along Centre Street, where Route 54 links local convenience spots, diners, and the town's historic storefronts. While Mahanoy City has a relaxed, small-town atmosphere, its location near Interstate 81 makes it easy to commute to nearby regional hubs like Hazleton, Pottsville, or the Lehigh Valley. It suits anyone looking for budget-friendly housing, a tight-knit neighborhood feel, and easy access to the surrounding Appalachian hills.

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