Mahaffey, Pennsylvania

About Mahaffey

Set in the western part of Pennsylvania, Mahaffey is a tiny community, home to 313 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Mahaffey is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.43 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 728 residents per square mile.

📰 Mahaffey News Today

• Donna McCracken Obituary (2026) - Mahaffey, PA - Gant Daily Legacy obituary · Aug 1
• Marguerite "Margo" A. (Masse) Byers - Obituary - Mahaffey, PA / Woonsocket, RI / Hillsdale, PA - Rairigh Funeral Home CurrentObituary.com · May 12
• Motorcyclist Airlifted to Hospital After Striking Deer in Canoe Township exploreJefferson · Jun 15
• Shirley Hanson Obituary - Boyertown, PA Dignity Memorial · Feb 10
• Pamela Brady Obituary (2026) - Mahaffey, PA - Gant Daily Legacy obituary · Jul 27

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Mahaffey Unique

• The only place in America named Mahaffey — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Mahaffey

• Starlite Lounge & Restaurant — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Mahaffey

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