Cost of Living in Lake Wynonah, PA

Population 3,180 · 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

Lake Wynonah is a smaller Pennsylvania community of around 3000 residents, where median household incomes of $92,572 and housing costs ($232,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. An unemployment rate of 2.0% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 35 miles west of Allentown, Lake Wynonah falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 23% higher than Allentown's $189,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 76

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

About the Cost of Living in Lake Wynonah

The median home value in Lake Wynonah is $232,100 — 24% below the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $92,572/year is 24% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.0%, 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 63.4°F and lows of 44.1°F. Overall, Lake Wynonah has a cost of living index of 76 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 24% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$232,100
24% below avg
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 100.0%
Renter-occupied 0.0%

🛒 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
37.5 min
39% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.9%
Carpooled
11.4%
Work from home
11.7%

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
$92,572
24% above avg
Per Capita Income
$44,838
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
58% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.4%
Graduate degree 16.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.9
Male median age 49.8
Female median age 47.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.4°F
Avg Low
44.1°F
Annual Precip
45.2"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394251637482878477655443
Low °F 232432425261666457453528
Precip" 2.972.613.533.353.514.774.774.494.883.803.023.51

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lake Wynonah, PA?

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

What is the average home price in Lake Wynonah?

The median home value in Lake Wynonah is $232,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Lake Wynonah?

The median household income in Lake Wynonah is $92,572 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lake Wynonah, PA?

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

Is Lake Wynonah, PA affordable?

Yes, Lake Wynonah 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 Lake Wynonah?

Lake Wynonah 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.

Lake Wynonah at a Glance

Population
3,180
Median Income
$92,572
Home Value
$232,100
Unemployment
2.0%
Avg High Temp
63.4°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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