Cost of Living in Boyertown, PA

Population 4,264 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

70
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Boyertown sits on the smaller end of the Pennsylvania city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Boyertown sits roughly 20 miles southwest of Allentown — 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 64
Rent 79

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

About the Cost of Living in Boyertown

The median home value in Boyertown is $196,600 — 36% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,039/month, 21% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $54,179/year is 27% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, 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 61.3°F and lows of 42.5°F. Overall, Boyertown has a cost of living index of 70 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 30% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$196,600
36% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$326,657
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,039/mo
21% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.8x
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 46.1%
Renter-occupied 53.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,039
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,653/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
29.7 min
10% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.4%
Carpooled
5.8%
Walked
2.7%
Work from home
9.1%

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
$54,179
27% below avg
Per Capita Income
$34,520
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
18% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 10.0%
Graduate degree 6.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.8
Male median age 38.4
Female median age 45.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.3°F
Avg Low
42.5°F
Annual Precip
45.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374049617179848275635242
Low °F 222330405059646255433427
Precip" 3.022.564.073.643.693.844.724.384.833.813.023.76

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
56.3%
Good air days/yr
287
Max AQI recorded
193
PM2.5 days
171
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

93%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.9:1
Student-teacher ratio
10
Public schools
6,914
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Boyertown, PA?

Boyertown has a cost index of 70 (100 = national average). It is 30% below the national average.

What is average rent in Boyertown, PA?

The median gross rent in Boyertown is $1,039 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Boyertown?

The median home value in Boyertown is $196,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Boyertown?

The median household income in Boyertown is $54,179 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Boyertown, PA?

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

Is Boyertown, PA affordable?

Yes, Boyertown is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 70 — about 30% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Boyertown?

Boyertown has average high temperatures of 61.3°F and average lows of 42.5°F. Annual precipitation is 45.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Boyertown at a Glance

Population
4,264
Median Income
$54,179
Home Value
$196,600
Median Rent
$1,039/mo
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg High Temp
61.3°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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