Cost of Living in Kutztown University, PA

Population 4,225 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Geographically, Kutztown University sits roughly 15 miles west of Allentown. Allentown's typical home runs $189,000 for context.

Cost Overview

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

About the Cost of Living in Kutztown University

The local unemployment rate is 11.2%, 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 63.4°F and lows of 44.1°F.

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Kutztown University is a campus community

This Census-Designated Place covers the Kutztown University campus. Students and staff typically live in surrounding communities — here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:

Reading, PA

Median home: $109,800

Rent: $1,018/mo

Income: $45,599

Emmaus, PA

Median home: $244,300

Rent: $1,331/mo

Income: $82,875

Wyomissing, PA

Median home: $326,800

Rent: $1,746/mo

Income: $88,214

Allentown, PA

Median home: $188,900

Rent: $1,269/mo

Income: $53,403

Fullerton, PA

Median home: $229,900

Rent: $1,381/mo

Income: $63,357

🏠 Housing

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

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

14.9 min

45% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

12.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

31.7%

Carpooled

2.2%

Public transit

2.1%

Walked

50.9%

Work from home

12.2%

⚡ 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

Per Capita Income

$7,623

Unemployment Rate

11.2%

132% above avg

Poverty Rate

92.8%

Labor Force Participation

44.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 19.8

Male median age 19.8

Female median age 19.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

63.4°F

Avg Low

44.1°F

Annual Precip

45.2"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	39	42	51	63	74	82	87	84	77	65	54	43
Low °F	23	24	32	42	52	61	66	64	57	45	35	28
Precip"	2.97	2.61	3.53	3.35	3.51	4.77	4.77	4.49	4.88	3.80	3.02	3.51

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good

56.3%

Good air days/yr

287

Max AQI recorded

193

PM2.5 days

171

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Kutztown University, PA?

Cost of living data for Kutztown University is based on 2023 Census ACS estimates.

What is the sales tax in Kutztown University, PA?

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

Is Kutztown University, PA affordable?

Affordability in Kutztown University depends on your income and lifestyle. Review the housing, rent, and income data above for a complete picture.

What is the weather like in Kutztown University?

Kutztown University has average high temperatures of 63.4°F and average lows of 44.1°F. Annual precipitation is 45.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Kutztown University at a Glance

Population: 4,225
Unemployment: 11.2%
Avg High Temp: 63.4°F
Sales Tax: 6.3%

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