Cost of Living in Connellsville, PA

Population 6,914 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

43
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $47,176, median household incomes in Connellsville land roughly 37% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.7% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Connellsville is about 35 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 39% lower than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 38
Rent 51

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

About the Cost of Living in Connellsville

The median home value in Connellsville is $117,200 — 62% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $665/month, 49% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $47,176/year is 37% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.7%, above 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 61.2°F and lows of 43.5°F. Overall, Connellsville has a cost of living index of 43 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 57% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$117,200
62% below avg
Median Rent
$665/mo
49% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.7x
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 56.3%
Renter-occupied 43.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$665
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,279/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
24.3 min
10% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.4%
Carpooled
7.8%
Walked
5.1%
Work from home
6.3%

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
$47,176
37% below avg
Per Capita Income
$33,832
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
38% above avg
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 10.3%
Graduate degree 8.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.4
Male median age 36.3
Female median age 48.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.2°F
Avg Low
43.5°F
Annual Precip
41.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374049637279838175635141
Low °F 222431425260646356453528
Precip" 3.082.573.223.404.084.583.933.813.543.063.033.04

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
72.4%
Good air days/yr
129
Max AQI recorded
72
PM2.5 days
232
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

86%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.8:1
Student-teacher ratio
6
Public schools
4,070
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Connellsville, PA?

Connellsville has a cost index of 43 (100 = national average). It is 57% below the national average.

What is average rent in Connellsville, PA?

The median gross rent in Connellsville is $665 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Connellsville?

The median home value in Connellsville is $117,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Connellsville?

The median household income in Connellsville is $47,176 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Connellsville, PA?

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

Is Connellsville, PA affordable?

Yes, Connellsville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 43 — about 57% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Connellsville?

Connellsville has average high temperatures of 61.2°F and average lows of 43.5°F. Annual precipitation is 41.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Connellsville at a Glance

Population
6,914
Median Income
$47,176
Home Value
$117,200
Median Rent
$665/mo
Unemployment
6.7%
Avg High Temp
61.2°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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