Cost of Living in Kane, PA

Population 3,573 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

37
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Kane is a smaller Pennsylvania community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $52,093 and housing costs ($66,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Kane lies roughly 85 miles south of the nearest major metro, Buffalo. Median home values run roughly 57% lower than Buffalo's $152,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 22
Rent 59

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

About the Cost of Living in Kane

The median home value in Kane is $66,200 — 78% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $772/month, 41% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $52,093/year is 30% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%, 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 55.8°F and lows of 35.9°F. Overall, Kane has a cost of living index of 37 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 63% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$66,200
78% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$186,509
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$772/mo
41% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
7.1x
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 60.1%
Renter-occupied 39.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$772
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,386/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
26.5 min
2% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.6%
Carpooled
17.5%
Walked
4.0%
Work from home
8.7%

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
$52,093
30% below avg
Per Capita Income
$28,688
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
7% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.7%
Graduate degree 7.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.7
Male median age 42.3
Female median age 39.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
55.8°F
Avg Low
35.9°F
Annual Precip
41.9"
10° 28° 45° 63° 80° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 313342566875797770584635
Low °F 161624344352555448383022
Precip" 2.722.083.043.554.214.184.163.913.653.993.203.17

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
13.3:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
1,064
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Kane, PA?

Kane has a cost index of 37 (100 = national average). It is 63% below the national average.

What is average rent in Kane, PA?

The median gross rent in Kane is $772 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Kane?

The median home value in Kane is $66,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Kane?

The median household income in Kane is $52,093 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Kane, PA?

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

Is Kane, PA affordable?

Yes, Kane is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 37 — about 63% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Kane?

Kane has average high temperatures of 55.8°F and average lows of 35.9°F. Annual precipitation is 41.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Kane at a Glance

Population
3,573
Median Income
$52,093
Home Value
$66,200
Median Rent
$772/mo
Unemployment
5.2%
Avg High Temp
55.8°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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