Cost of Living in Annville, PA

Population 4,859 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

69
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Annville stay well under national norms: a median home value of $191,000 against median household incomes of $68,239 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Pennsylvania.

Annville is about 55 miles west of Allentown, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Allentown's $189,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 62
Rent 80

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Annville

The median home value in Annville is $190,500 — 38% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,052/month, 20% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $68,239/year is 9% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Pennsylvania's top state income tax rate is 3.1% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 63.6°F and lows of 45.0°F, with about 29.9" of annual snowfall. Overall, Annville has a cost of living index of 69 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 31% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$190,500
38% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$264,403
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,052/mo
20% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,452/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.1x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$779
1 BR
$871
2 BR
$1,065
3 BR
$1,337
4 BR
$1,547
Owner-occupied 57.9%
Renter-occupied 42.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,052
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,666/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
22.9 min
15% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
63.1%
Carpooled
13.1%
Public transit
1.4%
Walked
13.8%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
8.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 3.1%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.3%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$68,239
9% below avg
Per Capita Income
$29,478
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
4% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.8%
Graduate degree 14.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 24.7
Male median age 24.6
Female median age 24.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.6°F
Avg Low
45.0°F
Annual Precip
44.2"
Annual Snowfall
29.9"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394251647482878578665443
Low °F 232532435363686658463628
Precip" 3.032.593.703.553.833.984.743.774.833.812.973.43
Snow" 9.19.45.60.40.00.00.00.00.00.20.84.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 47 — Good
55.9%
Good air days/yr
265
Max AQI recorded
238
PM2.5 days
127
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,439
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Annville, PA?

Annville has a cost index of 69 (100 = national average). It is 31% below the national average.

What is average rent in Annville, PA?

The median gross rent in Annville is $1,052 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Annville?

The median home value in Annville is $190,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Annville?

The median household income in Annville is $68,239 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Annville, PA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Annville is 6.3%. The Pennsylvania state income tax top rate is 3.1%.

Is Annville, PA affordable?

Yes, Annville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 69 — about 31% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Annville?

Annville has average high temperatures of 63.6°F and average lows of 45.0°F. Annual precipitation is 44.2". Average annual snowfall is 29.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Annville at a Glance

Population
4,859
Median Income
$68,239
Home Value
$190,500
Median Rent
$1,052/mo
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg High Temp
63.6°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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