Cost of Living in Glenshaw, PA

Population 9,194 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

76
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Glenshaw sits on the smaller end of the Pennsylvania city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. At 7.5%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Glenshaw sits roughly 7 miles north of Pittsburgh — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 25% higher than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 79
Rent 72

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

About the Cost of Living in Glenshaw

The median home value in Glenshaw is $241,300 — 21% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $948/month, 28% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $91,219/year is 22% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.5%, 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 61.2°F and lows of 43.5°F. Overall, Glenshaw has a cost of living index of 76 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 24% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$241,300
21% below avg
Median Rent
$948/mo
28% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.2x
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 93.6%
Renter-occupied 6.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$948
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,562/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
27.7 min
3% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
18.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.8%
Carpooled
6.1%
Public transit
1.1%
Work from home
18.0%

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
$91,219
22% above avg
Per Capita Income
$49,323
Unemployment Rate
7.5%
57% above avg
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 29.8%
Graduate degree 22.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.4
Male median age 41.1
Female median age 50.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.2°F
Avg Low
43.5°F
Annual Precip
41.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374049637279838175635141
Low °F 222431425260646356453528
Precip" 3.082.573.223.404.084.583.933.813.543.063.033.04

💨 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
12.7:1
Student-teacher ratio
7
Public schools
4,089
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Glenshaw, PA?

Glenshaw has a cost index of 76 (100 = national average). It is 24% below the national average.

What is average rent in Glenshaw, PA?

The median gross rent in Glenshaw is $948 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Glenshaw?

The median home value in Glenshaw is $241,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Glenshaw?

The median household income in Glenshaw is $91,219 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Glenshaw, PA?

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

Is Glenshaw, PA affordable?

Yes, Glenshaw is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 76 — about 24% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Glenshaw?

Glenshaw has average high temperatures of 61.2°F and average lows of 43.5°F. Annual precipitation is 41.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Glenshaw at a Glance

Population
9,194
Median Income
$91,219
Home Value
$241,300
Median Rent
$948/mo
Unemployment
7.5%
Avg High Temp
61.2°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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