Manor-pennsylvania-business-district, 2008
Manor’s story
153 years in pictures
Census counts: 578 in 1890, 3,585 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2008 and 4 maps from 1904 on.
- 1873Manor is settled
ManorPA
A town of 3,482, settled in 1873.
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Canadian2006 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
3,482
2025 Census estimate · −2.7% since 2020
Median home value
$274K
Census ACS
Household income
$139K
median
Median age
45.9
years
Jobs based here
574
A commuter town
TownGrade
A+
#9 of 1032 in PA
Why does Manor grade so well?
Manor is one of the best-graded places in America: an A+, ranked 9th of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It reports less crime per resident than 99% of U.S. towns, its public schools beat 98% of Pennsylvania towns on state tests and graduation, and residents are healthier than 91% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. Its lowest mark, a B, is in cost of living. Manor’s average trip to work is 36 minutes, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 26 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Only 68 of Pennsylvania’s 1,751 towns score lower on the outdoors. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 82% of U.S. towns.
What makes Manor stand out
Where Manor beats most towns.
A growing town
Manor has grown 8% since 2010
3,239 counted in 2010 and 3,585 in 2020; an estimated 3,482 in 2025.
Since 2020 the trend has turned: down 2.7%, after 10.7% growth in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Manor grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Manor is from typical.
SafetyLess crime per resident than almost any U.S. townA+Open →SchoolsA+Open →HealthAhn Emerus Westmoreland 4.4 miles awayAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.5 of 20; 1.2% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Jobs & incomeB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 33% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →Cost of livingTypical home $274K, 3.6 years of the Pittsburgh metro’s $76K median household incomeBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1% conserved landDOpen →History1 notable person born hereCOpen →Civic life4.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 83 attractions →Fallingwater and 58 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Manor. Close and well known come first.
Big draw32 mi MuseumFallingwater
Big draw20 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
11 mi Theme parkKennywood
19 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
19 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park
18 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Fallingwater: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Manor: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Manor, and how to reach them.
PowerWest Penn PowerEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterMawc Sweeney Plant water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Manor’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWestmoreland County Board of ElectionsWestmoreland County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2025
ZIP codes15642, 15665, 1563615642 53% · 15665 35% · 15636 12%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Manor.
Manor has less tooth loss than most of Pennsylvania, but it has little public open land and has commutes longer than most of Pennsylvania.
SafetyA+
Manor stands out in Pennsylvania and nationally, with property crime lower than most
Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2024, 0.3 per 1,000 residents.
The property crime rate in Manor is 0.3 per 1,000 residents.
99%of U.S. towns report more crimeA+Safety Grade
| Manor | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 0.3 per 1,000 residents | 6.8 | 11.5 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2024) | 0.3 per 1,000 residents | 0.8 | 1.7 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Manor0.3
Pennsylvania2.5
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Manor0.3
Pennsylvania14.7
U.S.17.7
99th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
99th
percentile among PA towns
1
violent crimes reported in 2024
1
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
HealthA
Manor’s grade for health is an A
Its widest gap with Pennsylvania is tooth loss: 6.2% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 14.5% statewide. Its A for health tops all 3 graded neighbors; North Huntingdon Township (A−) comes closest.
10% of adults report frequent physical distress in Manor. Manor beats the Pennsylvania average on 11 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 20% of adults binge drink in Manor.
91%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Manor | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 19% | 19% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 24% | 25% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
11 better15 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Manor | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.2% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults in fair or poor health | 12.9% | 18.7% |
Ahn Emerus Westmoreland
4.4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
91st
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Compared with most of Pennsylvania and the rest of the country, fewer of Manor’s working residents work locally
The average commute for its 1,640 working residents takes 35.8 minutes, against 26.3 across Pennsylvania. 27.2% of workers work from home, against 15.6% across Pennsylvania.
1.7% of Manor working residents work locally. Since 2013, Manor has added 78 jobs, to 574 in 2023. Manor’s median household income is $139,000.
2%work in town
| Manor | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $139,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.7% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Manor2%
Pittsburgh16%
North Huntingdon Township8%
Hempfield Township5%
Penn Township5%
13 mi
median commute distance
574
jobs based in Manor
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 18% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Manor, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Manor has chilly winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 21° and about 25 inches of snow falls in a winter.
25″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–40°
Spring39–62°
Summer60–82°
Fall43–64°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Manor
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 67% of U.S. communities. Since 1990, 9 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Manor.
33risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
9
paid flood claims since 1990
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Pennsylvania overall
The median household earns $138,583, against $77,971 across Pennsylvania, one input to its B+ for jobs and income.
Adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 45% of residents (38% statewide). Manor has lost 2.7% of its people since 2020, down to 3,482 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 44% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
45.9median age · PA 40.9
| Manor | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 44% | 29% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 15% | 21% | 18% |
| Median age | 45.9 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
ManorPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
23%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma1%
High school21%
Some college23%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate20%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.1 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 94% are women (PA 50%).
| Manor | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.6% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 16.4% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.7% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.6% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6.4% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 23.3% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.7% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.6% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.5% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0.9% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 20.6% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.8% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.4% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.1% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 20.1% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,500, single groups can be off by several points
OutdoorsD
Manor has set aside 0.9% of its land for conservation
Just 11 of its 1,219 acres are conserved, so there is little public open land in Manor itself; its outdoors grade is D.
0.9%conserved
0.9%
conserved · 11 of 1,219 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Manor Park | — | 10 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade B
Homes in Manor sell for about $555K
$555Kmedian sale price
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Manor
20pages on Manor
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
8 within 15 miles of the center of Manor
Seton Hill UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Greensburg6.4 mi$42,944 tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater AlleghenyUniversity or college · Public · McKeesport8.3 mi$14,408 in-state tuitionWestmoreland County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Youngwood9.5 mi$6,018 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Manor residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Manor for work
Where Manor’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
574jobs based in Manor
2%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Manor
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Manor is a borough that is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,585 at the time of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1873
- Area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 932 ft
- ZIP code
- 15665
Manor’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Manor.
At #9 in PA, it grades higher overall than all 3 graded towns on its borders; North Huntingdon Township (A+) comes closest.
Penn TownshipNorth Huntingdon TownshipHempfield TownshipManor
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor | #9 | A+ | B | A+ | A+ | A |
| Penn Township | #44 | A+ | C | A+ | A+ | B+ |
| North Huntingdon Township | #13 | A+ | B+ | A− | A+ | A− |
| Hempfield Township | #104 | A+ | B+ | — | A | B+ |
Hempfield Township reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Manor with a neighbor →
Questions about Manor
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Manor, PA a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Manor grades A+ overall, among the top 2% of U.S. towns and #9 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades A for health, A+ for safety and A+ for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Manor, PA expensive?
The typical home is worth about $274,000, 5% below the Pennsylvania typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.