Cost of Living in Exton, PA

Population 6,192 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

172
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Exton run well above the national baseline, with a median of $549,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $121,189 place the city among the better-paid Pennsylvania metros. An unemployment rate of 0.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Exton is about 25 miles west of Philadelphia, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 136% higher than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 180
Rent 161

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

About the Cost of Living in Exton

The median home value in Exton is $549,400 — 80% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,114/month, 61% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $121,189/year is 62% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.9%, 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 61.9°F and lows of 42.8°F. Overall, Exton has a cost of living index of 172 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 72% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$549,400
80% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$597,826
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,114/mo
61% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,252/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.7x
Favors renting
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 31.3%
Renter-occupied 68.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,114
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,728/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
29.5 min
9% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
33.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
61.1%
Carpooled
1.7%
Public transit
3.0%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
33.1%

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
$121,189
62% above avg
Per Capita Income
$68,698
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
81% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Labor Force Participation
71.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 40.8%
Graduate degree 25.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.2
Male median age 35.1
Female median age 31.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.9°F
Avg Low
42.8°F
Annual Precip
47.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394150627180848275645343
Low °F 232431405059646255443428
Precip" 3.623.124.403.793.584.434.174.284.474.033.224.03

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 45 — Good
60.9%
Good air days/yr
248
Max AQI recorded
235
PM2.5 days
126
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.1:1
Student-teacher ratio
16
Public schools
12,070
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Exton, PA?

Exton has a cost index of 172 (100 = national average). It is 72% above the national average.

What is average rent in Exton, PA?

The median gross rent in Exton is $2,114 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Exton?

The median home value in Exton is $549,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Exton?

The median household income in Exton is $121,189 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Exton, PA?

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

Is Exton, PA affordable?

Exton is above average in cost of living, with an index of 172 — about 72% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Exton?

Exton has average high temperatures of 61.9°F and average lows of 42.8°F. Annual precipitation is 47.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Exton at a Glance

Population
6,192
Median Income
$121,189
Home Value
$549,400
Median Rent
$2,114/mo
Unemployment
0.9%
Avg High Temp
61.9°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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