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 (Jul 2026) | $403,145 |
|---|---|
| Homes listed (Jul 2026) | 14 |
| Homes sold (Jul 2026) | 12 |
| Pended (Jul 2026) | 6 |
| Listed volume (Jul 2026) | $6.5M |
| Sold volume (Jul 2026) | $5.6M |
| Listed median (Jul 2026) | $389,450 |
| Average days on market | 29 days |
| Zip code | 19127 |
| Region | Northwest Philadelphia |
Based on information from Bright MLS for 7/1/2026 through 7/31/2026; data is reliable but not guaranteed.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 13 | $6.5M | $343k | 32 days |
| Jul '26 | 14 | $6.5M | $389k | 6 | 12 | $5.6M | $403k | 29 days |
Based on information from Bright MLS for 8/1/2025 through 7/31/2026; data is reliable but not guaranteed.
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 real 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 July at a median of $403,145, up from June’s $342,900. Both months sit inside the band this rowhouse-heavy market has held all year: monthly medians have run between $280,000 and $439,500 over the past 12 months, moving with the mix of rowhouses, renovated homes and the occasional larger sale.
The average time on market in July was 29 days, close to June’s 32. As usual, a couple of longer-sitting listings pull the average above the typical pace; well-priced Manayunk homes continue to move quickly.
Inventory held at 39 through July, about three months of supply at the current sales pace. Fourteen homes came to market against 12 closings, a balanced month, so buyers head into late summer with the same depth of choice they had in June.
Based on information from Bright MLS for 7/1/2026 through 7/31/2026; data is reliable but not guaranteed.
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 held at 80 in July 2026, unchanged from June and still in the Slow tier. Demand usually eases through July, so a flat month reads as relative strength after June’s pullback. The index remains eight points below its July 2025 reading of 88. Under the flat headline the segments split: both condo tiers pushed deeper into Steady territory, at 100 and 101, and townhouses firmed to 86. Single-family demand slipped at all three price tiers, with luxury down nine points to 72, the largest move of any segment.
Source: Bright MLS T3 Home Demand Index · homedemandindex.com · All 31 data points sourced from monthly report pages.
As of July 2026, the median closed price in Manayunk was $403,145 across 12 sales, up from June’s $342,900. Monthly medians here have run between $280,000 and $439,500 over the past year, the usual swing for a market that mixes rowhouses with larger renovated homes.
In July 2026, homes in Manayunk sold in an average of 29 days, close to June’s 32. 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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Manayunk is part of the Northwest Philadelphia market I work in regularly. If you are thinking about buying or selling here, I am glad to share what I know.
