Cost of Living in Campbelltown, PA

Population 5,759 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

113
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Campbelltown a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $320,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.9% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Campbelltown is about 60 miles west of Allentown, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 69% higher than Allentown's $189,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 105
Rent 125

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

About the Cost of Living in Campbelltown

The median home value in Campbelltown is $319,900 — 5% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,647/month, 25% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $96,250/year is 29% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.9%, 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 63.6°F and lows of 45.0°F, with about 29.9" of annual snowfall. Overall, Campbelltown has a cost of living index of 113 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 13% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$319,900
5% above avg
Median Rent
$1,647/mo
25% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.2x
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 68.7%
Renter-occupied 31.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,647
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,261/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
22.5 min
17% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
22.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.3%
Carpooled
4.1%
Walked
3.9%
Work from home
22.2%

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
$96,250
29% above avg
Per Capita Income
$42,719
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
81% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Labor Force Participation
71.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 30.9%
Graduate degree 15.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.7
Male median age 32.2
Female median age 37.4

🌤 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Campbelltown, PA?

Campbelltown has a cost index of 113 (100 = national average). It is 13% above the national average.

What is average rent in Campbelltown, PA?

The median gross rent in Campbelltown is $1,647 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Campbelltown?

The median home value in Campbelltown is $319,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Campbelltown?

The median household income in Campbelltown is $96,250 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Campbelltown, PA?

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

Is Campbelltown, PA affordable?

Campbelltown is above average in cost of living, with an index of 113 — about 13% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Campbelltown?

Campbelltown 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.

Campbelltown at a Glance

Population
5,759
Median Income
$96,250
Home Value
$319,900
Median Rent
$1,647/mo
Unemployment
0.9%
Avg High Temp
63.6°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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