Manayunk occupies a narrow strip of land between the Schuylkill River and the steep ridge that rises to Roxborough. The Manayunk Canal runs parallel to the river, and the towpath along it is a well-used trail connecting the neighborhood to the Schuylkill River Trail. Main Street is the commercial center, with restaurants, bars, and shops concentrated in a walkable stretch that has been active for decades.
The housing is primarily rowhouses, built densely on streets that climb sharply up the hillside. Some homes have significant views. SEPTA regional rail connects the neighborhood to Center City, and the Manayunk/Norristown line also links it to East Falls and points along the Schuylkill Valley. It is a neighborhood with a lot of character and a buyer pool that tends to be younger and more active.
Talk to Henry| Median sale price (Jun 2026) | $418,950 |
|---|---|
| Typical price range | $329,900–$622,050 |
| Homes listed (Jun 2026) | 21 |
| Homes sold (Jun 2026) | 12 |
| Pended (Jun 2026) | 8 |
| Listed volume (Jun 2026) | $10.5M |
| Sold volume (Jun 2026) | $6.2M |
| Listed median (Jun 2026) | $424,900 |
| Average days on market | 34 days |
| Zip code | 19127 |
| Region | Northwest Philadelphia |
Lines are scaled to each metric’s own range to compare trend shape. Hover any month for actual values.
All Data From Bright MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
| Month | Units listed | Listed volume | Listed median | Pended | Units sold | Sold volume | Sold median | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul '25 | 14 | $6.8M | $358k | 5 | 6 | $3.7M | $402k | 32 days |
| Aug '25 | 19 | $7.5M | $330k | 7 | 9 | $4.2M | $390k | 25 days |
| Sep '25 | 12 | $5.6M | $405k | 5 | 8 | $2.3M | $299k | 23 days |
| Oct '25 | 15 | $6.1M | $355k | 9 | 9 | $3.7M | $320k | 48 days |
| Nov '25 | 9 | $4.6M | $485k | 6 | 11 | $4.4M | $325k | 33 days |
| Dec '25 | 5 | $2.2M | $380k | 1 | 10 | $3.9M | $292k | 50 days |
| Jan '26 | 10 | $5.0M | $404k | 7 | 6 | $2.3M | $387k | 51 days |
| Feb '26 | 15 | $7.8M | $435k | 0 | 5 | $1.5M | $280k | 58 days |
| Mar '26 | 16 | $7.5M | $392k | 13 | 13 | $5.9M | $415k | 82 days |
| Apr '26 | 26 | $12.6M | $414k | 7 | 12 | $4.5M | $324k | 20 days |
| May '26 | 12 | $4.6M | $355k | 9 | 14 | $8.1M | $440k | 55 days |
| Jun '26 | 21 | $10.5M | $425k | 8 | 12 | $6.2M | $419k | 34 days |
Main Street has been Manayunk's commercial spine for a long time. The strip runs roughly parallel to the canal and is lined with restaurants and bars that draw visitors from across the city. It is lively on weekends and has held its character through several cycles of the broader market. For residents, it offers genuine walkability for dining and nightlife.
The housing stock is almost entirely rowhouses, packed tightly along streets that rise quickly from the canal. Homes on the upper streets often have views of the river valley below. Interiors vary widely in condition and renovation level. Parking and garage access can be a real consideration depending on the block. The neighborhood has attracted significant renovation investment over the years.
The towpath along the Manayunk Canal connects directly to the Schuylkill River Trail, one of the better urban trail systems in the region. From there, riders and runners can reach Fairmount Park, Center City, and points well beyond. Regional rail access is straightforward, with Center City about 20 minutes by train from Manayunk station.
Manayunk closed 12 sales in June, ranging from $245,000 to $1,250,000 with a median of $418,950 — just below May’s $439,500. The mix again spanned rowhouses in the $300,000s through larger homes past $1 million; the middle 50% of sales ran roughly $329,900 to $622,050.
The average time on market in June was 34 days, down from May’s 55. As usual, a couple of longer-sitting listings pull the average well above the typical pace; well-priced Manayunk homes continue to move quickly.
Inventory rebuilt: homes on the market rose to 39 at the end of June, up from 30 at the end of May — about 2.8 months of supply at the current sales pace. More listings came online as summer opened, giving buyers a wider set of options across Manayunk’s range.
The T3 Home Demand Index (HDI) measures buyer urgency relative to available supply. Values below 50 signal limited demand; 50–74 moderate; 75–89 slow; 90+ steady. Updated monthly from Bright MLS data.
The Philadelphia metro HDI in June 2026 was 78, in the Slow tier — down sharply from 89 in May 2026 and from 92 a year prior. The eleven-point drop marks a clear reversal of the spring reactivation: buyer urgency that had built through April and May receded faster than seasonal norms would predict. Demand eased across every segment. Condos still run hottest — both entry-level and luxury condos remain above the Steady threshold — but they came well off May’s peaks, while single-family and townhouse demand pulled back broadly.
Source: Bright MLS T3 Home Demand Index · homedemandindex.com · All 30 data points sourced from monthly report pages.
As of June 2026, the median closed price in Manayunk was approximately $418,950 across 12 sales, roughly flat with May’s $439,500. June sales ranged from $245,000 to $1,250,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile band running roughly $329,900 to $622,050 — the usual wide spread from rowhouses to larger detached homes.
In June 2026, homes in Manayunk sold in an average of 34 days, down from May’s 55. A few longer-sitting listings pull the average up; well-priced homes typically move much faster.
Manayunk is rowhouse-dominant, with hillside Victorian rows climbing from Main Street up toward the ridge. There is also significant new-construction townhome activity, particularly along the canal and on infill lots. Detached homes are rare and command a premium.
Manayunk is in zip code 19127 in Northwest Philadelphia, between East Falls (19129) to the southeast and Roxborough (19128) up the hill. The neighborhood sits along the Schuylkill River with the Manayunk canal towpath as a defining feature.
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