Little Mahanoy, PA

This township of 412 residents needs 3 more housing units over the next five years. Little Mahanoy is part of the Susquehanna Economic Development Association Council of Governments.

Housing snapshot

Population
412 (2026)
Households
131
Median household income
$76,856 (2026)
Typical home value
$284,186
Owner-occupied
67%
Five-year housing need
3 units

Comparison to other Pennsylvania municipalities

Little Mahanoy: $76,856 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$29K >$153K
Little Mahanoy: None jobs to household ratio
<0.03 >2.09
Little Mahanoy: No permit data
<0% >5.9%
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How affordable is this community?

A typical home in Little Mahanoy, PA costs $284,186, somewhat above the Pennsylvania average of $231,760. With a median household income of $76,856 in Little Mahanoy, PA, housing costs are a modest stretch for the typical household.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Little Mahanoy, PA has roughly 131 households, though population has been declining at 0.9% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Little Mahanoy, PA is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 85% of units. Homeownership is the norm in Little Mahanoy, PA, with 67% of units owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?