Cost of Living in Lemoyne, PA

Population 4,697 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

71
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Lemoyne offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $225,000 — costs less than 3.4 times median household income of $65,995, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.7% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Lemoyne is about 65 miles north of Baltimore, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Baltimore's $219,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 74
Rent 67

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

About the Cost of Living in Lemoyne

The median home value in Lemoyne is $225,300 — 26% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $883/month, 33% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $65,995/year is 12% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.7%, 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 64.7°F and lows of 45.7°F. Overall, Lemoyne has a cost of living index of 71 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 29% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$225,300
26% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$546,063
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$883/mo
33% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,515/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.3x
Favors renting
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 60.3%
Renter-occupied 39.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$883
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,497/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
21.0 min
22% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.8%
Carpooled
6.7%
Public transit
0.9%
Walked
1.6%
Work from home
7.8%

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
$65,995
12% below avg
Per Capita Income
$46,626
Unemployment Rate
0.7%
86% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Labor Force Participation
71.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 29.8%
Graduate degree 9.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.3
Male median age 40.7
Female median age 43.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.7°F
Avg Low
45.7°F
Annual Precip
41"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404353657583888579675544
Low °F 252634435363676658473730
Precip" 2.642.363.353.703.483.724.303.684.123.682.803.15

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
58.1%
Good air days/yr
224
Max AQI recorded
365
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lemoyne, PA?

Lemoyne has a cost index of 71 (100 = national average). It is 29% below the national average.

What is average rent in Lemoyne, PA?

The median gross rent in Lemoyne is $883 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lemoyne?

The median home value in Lemoyne is $225,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Lemoyne?

The median household income in Lemoyne is $65,995 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lemoyne, PA?

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

Is Lemoyne, PA affordable?

Yes, Lemoyne is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 71 — about 29% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Lemoyne?

Lemoyne has average high temperatures of 64.7°F and average lows of 45.7°F. Annual precipitation is 41". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Lemoyne at a Glance

Population
4,697
Median Income
$65,995
Home Value
$225,300
Median Rent
$883/mo
Unemployment
0.7%
Avg High Temp
64.7°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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