Cost of Living in Ingram, PA

Population 3,334 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

56
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Ingram can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $152,000 against $66,375 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country.

Geographically, Ingram sits roughly 5 miles west of Pittsburgh. Median home values run roughly 21% lower than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 50
Rent 66

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

About the Cost of Living in Ingram

The median home value in Ingram is $152,200 — 50% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $866/month, 34% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $66,375/year is 11% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, 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 61.1°F and lows of 42.5°F, with about 44.1" of annual snowfall. Overall, Ingram has a cost of living index of 56 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 44% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$152,200
50% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$71,232
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$866/mo
34% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.6x
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 57.4%
Renter-occupied 42.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$866
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,480/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
23.9 min
11% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.8%
Carpooled
7.8%
Public transit
4.9%
Walked
1.3%
Work from home
10.6%

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
$66,375
11% below avg
Per Capita Income
$38,988
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
22% below avg
Poverty Rate
15.8%
Labor Force Participation
75.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.4%
Graduate degree 7.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.4
Male median age 40.4
Female median age 40.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.1°F
Avg Low
42.5°F
Annual Precip
39.6"
Annual Snowfall
44.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 364049627279838275635141
Low °F 212330415159636255443427
Precip" 2.962.623.153.323.834.124.263.523.302.832.862.84
Snow" 13.311.77.61.00.00.00.00.00.00.42.47.7

💨 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Ingram, PA?

Ingram has a cost index of 56 (100 = national average). It is 44% below the national average.

What is average rent in Ingram, PA?

The median gross rent in Ingram is $866 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Ingram?

The median home value in Ingram is $152,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Ingram?

The median household income in Ingram is $66,375 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Ingram, PA?

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

Is Ingram, PA affordable?

Yes, Ingram is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 56 — about 44% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Ingram?

Ingram has average high temperatures of 61.1°F and average lows of 42.5°F. Annual precipitation is 39.6". Average annual snowfall is 44.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Ingram at a Glance

Population
3,334
Median Income
$66,375
Home Value
$152,200
Median Rent
$866/mo
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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