Cost of Living in East Greenville, PA

Population 3,154 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

84
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in East Greenville can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $216,000 against $77,344 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country.

Geographically, East Greenville sits roughly 13 miles south of Allentown. Median home values run roughly 14% higher than Allentown's $189,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 71
Rent 103

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

About the Cost of Living in East Greenville

The median home value in East Greenville is $216,200 — 29% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,349/month, 3% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $77,344/year is 4% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.1%, 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 61.3°F and lows of 42.5°F. Overall, East Greenville has a cost of living index of 84 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 16% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$216,200
29% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$129,414
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,349/mo
3% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.4x
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 59.2%
Renter-occupied 40.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,349
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,963/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
34.0 min
26% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.2%
Carpooled
4.8%
Walked
1.4%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
9.3%

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
$77,344
4% above avg
Per Capita Income
$35,133
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
35% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Labor Force Participation
76.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.2%
Graduate degree 6.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.9
Male median age 31.6
Female median age 33.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.3°F
Avg Low
42.5°F
Annual Precip
45.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374049617179848275635242
Low °F 222330405059646255433427
Precip" 3.022.564.073.643.693.844.724.384.833.813.023.76

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
63.6%
Good air days/yr
284
Max AQI recorded
221
PM2.5 days
144
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in East Greenville, PA?

East Greenville has a cost index of 84 (100 = national average). It is 16% below the national average.

What is average rent in East Greenville, PA?

The median gross rent in East Greenville is $1,349 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in East Greenville?

The median home value in East Greenville is $216,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in East Greenville?

The median household income in East Greenville is $77,344 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in East Greenville, PA?

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

Is East Greenville, PA affordable?

Yes, East Greenville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 84 — about 16% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in East Greenville?

East Greenville has average high temperatures of 61.3°F and average lows of 42.5°F. Annual precipitation is 45.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

East Greenville at a Glance

Population
3,154
Median Income
$77,344
Home Value
$216,200
Median Rent
$1,349/mo
Unemployment
3.1%
Avg High Temp
61.3°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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