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 (May 2026) | $439,500 |
|---|---|
| Typical price range | $377,000–$760,000 |
| Homes listed (May 2026) | 12 |
| Homes sold (May 2026) | 14 |
| Pended (May 2026) | 9 |
| Listed volume (May 2026) | $4.6M |
| Sold volume (May 2026) | $8.1M |
| Listed median (May 2026) | $354,900 |
| Median days on market | 9 days |
| Average days on market | 55 days |
| Zip code | 19127 |
| Region | Northwest Philadelphia |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun '25 | 19 | $14.8M | $580k | 4 | 17 | $7.9M | $375k | 21 days |
| 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 |
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 14 sales in May, with prices ranging from $265,000 to $1,205,000 and a median of $439,500. That’s a notable jump from April’s $325,000 median and reflects a wider mix of inventory closing this month: rowhouses in the $265,000 to $400,000 range, larger twins and detached homes in the $665,000 to $835,000 band, and two sales above $1 million. The 25th to 75th percentile band ran roughly $377,000 to $760,000.
The median DOM in May was 9 days, slightly faster than April’s 10. The mean ran significantly higher at around 55 days, pulled by a single 379-day outlier. The directional story remains the same one we noted in April: Manayunk’s market has woken up considerably from the 57-day Q1 pace.
Inventory tightened: homes on the market fell to 30 at the end of May, down from 37 at the end of April, and stood at 32 in early June — about 2.5 months of supply at the current sales pace. Buyers continue to act quickly on well-priced listings, and the larger-home activity in May suggests the upper end of Manayunk’s range has more depth than the Q1 numbers indicated.
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 May 2026 was 87, in the Slow tier — up from 82 in April 2026 and down from 92 a year prior. Buyer demand has continued to accelerate through the spring but remains below 2025’s peak. The condominium segment continues to run hottest, with both entry-level and luxury condos running well above the Steady threshold, while single-family demand has firmed across price tiers.
Source: Bright MLS T3 Home Demand Index · homedemandindex.com · All 29 data points sourced from monthly report pages.
As of May 2026, the median closed price in Manayunk was approximately $439,500, a notable jump from April’s $325,000. May sales ranged from $265,000 to $1,205,000, including two above $1 million, with the 25th to 75th percentile band running roughly $377,000 to $760,000. The wider mix reflects more depth at the upper end than Q1 suggested.
In May 2026, the median time on market in Manayunk was 9 days, slightly faster than April’s 10. The mean ran higher, around 55 days, pulled by a single 379-day outlier. The market has woken up considerably from the 57-day Q1 pace.
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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