Cost of Living in Coraopolis, PA

Population 5,464 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

57
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Coraopolis is a smaller Pennsylvania community of around 5000 residents, where median household incomes of $60,174 and housing costs ($152,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Coraopolis sits roughly 11 miles west of Pittsburgh — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 22% lower than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 50
Rent 68

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

About the Cost of Living in Coraopolis

The median home value in Coraopolis is $151,500 — 50% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $900/month, 32% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $60,174/year is 19% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, 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 61.1°F and lows of 42.5°F, with about 44.1" of annual snowfall. Overall, Coraopolis has a cost of living index of 57 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 43% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$151,500
50% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$295,672
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$900/mo
32% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,436/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.0x
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 52.5%
Renter-occupied 47.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$900
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,514/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
24.8 min
8% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
18.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
61.8%
Carpooled
10.5%
Public transit
3.7%
Walked
4.6%
Work from home
18.1%

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
$60,174
19% below avg
Per Capita Income
$33,345
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
22% below avg
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.2%
Graduate degree 6.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39
Male median age 37.1
Female median age 40.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.1°F
Avg Low
42.5°F
Annual Precip
39.6"
Annual Snowfall
44.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 364049627279838275635141
Low °F 212330415159636255443427
Precip" 2.962.623.153.323.834.124.263.523.302.832.862.84
Snow" 13.311.77.61.00.00.00.00.00.00.42.47.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 56 — Moderate
33.2%
Good air days/yr
237
Max AQI recorded
294
PM2.5 days
71
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

95%
4-Year Graduation Rate
10.4:1
Student-teacher ratio
2
Public schools
583
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Coraopolis, PA?

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

What is average rent in Coraopolis, PA?

The median gross rent in Coraopolis is $900 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Coraopolis?

The median home value in Coraopolis is $151,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Coraopolis?

The median household income in Coraopolis is $60,174 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Coraopolis, PA?

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

Is Coraopolis, PA affordable?

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

What is the weather like in Coraopolis?

Coraopolis has average high temperatures of 61.1°F and average lows of 42.5°F. Annual precipitation is 39.6". Average annual snowfall is 44.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Coraopolis at a Glance

Population
5,464
Median Income
$60,174
Home Value
$151,500
Median Rent
$900/mo
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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