Cost of Living in Dorneyville, PA

Population 5,082 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

138
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 Dorneyville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $380,000.

Dorneyville is part of the immediate Allentown metro area — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 101% higher than Allentown's $189,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 125
Rent 159

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

About the Cost of Living in Dorneyville

The median home value in Dorneyville is $379,800 — 25% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,093/month, 59% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $126,306/year is 69% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.4%, 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 63.3°F and lows of 42.8°F, with about 33.1" of annual snowfall. Overall, Dorneyville has a cost of living index of 138 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 38% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$379,800
25% above avg
Median Rent
$2,093/mo
59% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.1x
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 92.2%
Renter-occupied 7.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,093
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,707/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
29.3 min
9% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
85.8%
Carpooled
0.4%
Work from home
13.0%

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
$126,306
69% above avg
Per Capita Income
$59,624
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
13% above avg
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 33.3%
Graduate degree 25.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.7
Male median age 44.4
Female median age 47.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.3°F
Avg Low
42.8°F
Annual Precip
47.4"
Annual Snowfall
33.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 384251637482868477665443
Low °F 222331405160656355443427
Precip" 3.302.773.633.673.654.405.304.564.844.143.243.86
Snow" 9.810.86.30.50.00.00.00.00.00.20.94.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
63.4%
Good air days/yr
337
Max AQI recorded
229
PM2.5 days
134
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Dorneyville, PA?

Dorneyville has a cost index of 138 (100 = national average). It is 38% above the national average.

What is average rent in Dorneyville, PA?

The median gross rent in Dorneyville is $2,093 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Dorneyville?

The median home value in Dorneyville is $379,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Dorneyville?

The median household income in Dorneyville is $126,306 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Dorneyville, PA?

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

Is Dorneyville, PA affordable?

Dorneyville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 138 — about 38% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Dorneyville?

Dorneyville has average high temperatures of 63.3°F and average lows of 42.8°F. Annual precipitation is 47.4". Average annual snowfall is 33.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Dorneyville at a Glance

Population
5,082
Median Income
$126,306
Home Value
$379,800
Median Rent
$2,093/mo
Unemployment
5.4%
Avg High Temp
63.3°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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