Cost of Living in Level Green, PA

Population 4,450 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

81
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Level Green a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $248,000. An unemployment rate of 1.4% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Level Green sits roughly 14 miles east of Pittsburgh — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 28% higher than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 81

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

About the Cost of Living in Level Green

The median home value in Level Green is $248,100 — 19% below the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $101,230/year is 36% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.4%, 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 61.2°F and lows of 43.5°F. Overall, Level Green has a cost of living index of 81 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 19% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$248,100
19% 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 98.4%
Renter-occupied 1.6%

🛒 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
32.1 min
19% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
86.7%
Carpooled
2.5%
Public transit
0.6%
Walked
1.2%
Work from home
9.0%

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
$101,230
36% above avg
Per Capita Income
$49,490
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
70% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 32.2%
Graduate degree 15.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 52.2
Male median age 52.8
Female median age 51

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.2°F
Avg Low
43.5°F
Annual Precip
41.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374049637279838175635141
Low °F 222431425260646356453528
Precip" 3.082.573.223.404.084.583.933.813.543.063.033.04

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
76.2%
Good air days/yr
133
Max AQI recorded
119
PM2.5 days
179
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Level Green, PA?

Level Green has a cost index of 81 (100 = national average). It is 19% below the national average.

What is the average home price in Level Green?

The median home value in Level Green is $248,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Level Green?

The median household income in Level Green is $101,230 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Level Green, PA?

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

Is Level Green, PA affordable?

Yes, Level Green is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 81 — about 19% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Level Green?

Level Green has average high temperatures of 61.2°F and average lows of 43.5°F. Annual precipitation is 41.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Level Green at a Glance

Population
4,450
Median Income
$101,230
Home Value
$248,100
Unemployment
1.4%
Avg High Temp
61.2°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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