Cost of Living in Hollidaysburg, PA

Population 5,581 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

70
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Hollidaysburg 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.

Located 85 miles east of Pittsburgh, Hollidaysburg is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Housing prices track closely with Pittsburgh's $193,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 62
Rent 82

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

About the Cost of Living in Hollidaysburg

The median home value in Hollidaysburg is $190,500 — 38% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,082/month, 18% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $62,319/year is 16% lower 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 60.3°F and lows of 41.7°F. Overall, Hollidaysburg has a cost of living index of 70 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 30% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$190,500
38% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$241,854
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
18% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.7x
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 70.5%
Renter-occupied 29.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,082
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,696/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
17.5 min
35% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.1%
Carpooled
5.8%
Walked
7.7%
Work from home
5.4%

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
$62,319
16% below avg
Per Capita Income
$42,433
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
35% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 30.0%
Graduate degree 16.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.1
Male median age 42.2
Female median age 48.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.3°F
Avg Low
41.7°F
Annual Precip
36.6"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 363948617179838174635140
Low °F 212330405058626053433426
Precip" 2.231.953.013.283.723.423.483.263.962.922.852.57

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
64%
Good air days/yr
213
Max AQI recorded
238
PM2.5 days
120
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.3:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
3,352
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hollidaysburg, PA?

Hollidaysburg has a cost index of 70 (100 = national average). It is 30% below the national average.

What is average rent in Hollidaysburg, PA?

The median gross rent in Hollidaysburg is $1,082 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hollidaysburg?

The median home value in Hollidaysburg is $190,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Hollidaysburg?

The median household income in Hollidaysburg is $62,319 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hollidaysburg, PA?

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

Is Hollidaysburg, PA affordable?

Yes, Hollidaysburg is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 70 — about 30% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Hollidaysburg?

Hollidaysburg has average high temperatures of 60.3°F and average lows of 41.7°F. Annual precipitation is 36.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Hollidaysburg at a Glance

Population
5,581
Median Income
$62,319
Home Value
$190,500
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
Unemployment
3.1%
Avg High Temp
60.3°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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