Cost of Living in Corry, PA

Population 6,162 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

41
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Corry's median household income of $45,081 is a meaningful share below the national figure, which shapes most of the downstream economic indicators — from housing affordability to the share of residents living below the poverty line (29% here). Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 13.7% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Corry lies roughly 75 miles southwest of the nearest major metro, Buffalo. Median home values run roughly 34% lower than Buffalo's $152,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 33
Rent 52

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

About the Cost of Living in Corry

The median home value in Corry is $99,800 — 67% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $686/month, 48% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $45,081/year is 40% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 13.7%, 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 58.8°F and lows of 42.7°F, with about 104.3" of annual snowfall. Overall, Corry has a cost of living index of 41 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 59% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$99,800
67% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$142,584
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$686/mo
48% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.1x
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 66.0%
Renter-occupied 34.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$686
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,300/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
19.9 min
26% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
1.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.2%
Carpooled
10.6%
Walked
3.9%
Bicycle
3.9%
Work from home
1.5%

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
$45,081
40% below avg
Per Capita Income
$27,870
Unemployment Rate
13.7%
184% above avg
Poverty Rate
29.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.2%
Graduate degree 4.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.8
Male median age 32.6
Female median age 43.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
58.8°F
Avg Low
42.7°F
Annual Precip
43"
Annual Snowfall
104.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353744576877818074625140
Low °F 212128384959646357463728
Precip" 3.412.523.083.473.503.703.333.354.324.383.754.17
Snow" 31.819.414.52.60.00.00.00.00.00.19.626.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
65.8%
Good air days/yr
180
Max AQI recorded
212
PM2.5 days
148
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
12.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,988
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Corry, PA?

Corry has a cost index of 41 (100 = national average). It is 59% below the national average.

What is average rent in Corry, PA?

The median gross rent in Corry is $686 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Corry?

The median home value in Corry is $99,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Corry?

The median household income in Corry is $45,081 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Corry, PA?

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

Is Corry, PA affordable?

Yes, Corry is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 41 — about 59% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Corry?

Corry has average high temperatures of 58.8°F and average lows of 42.7°F. Annual precipitation is 43". Average annual snowfall is 104.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Corry at a Glance

Population
6,162
Median Income
$45,081
Home Value
$99,800
Median Rent
$686/mo
Unemployment
13.7%
Avg High Temp
58.8°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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