Cost of Living in Lionville, PA

Population 7,091 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

139
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 Lionville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $424,000.

Lionville is about 25 miles west of Philadelphia, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 83% higher than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 139
Rent 138

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

About the Cost of Living in Lionville

The median home value in Lionville is $424,200 — 39% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,814/month, 38% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $96,381/year is 29% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, 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 61.3°F and lows of 42.5°F. Overall, Lionville has a cost of living index of 139 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$424,200
39% above avg
Median Rent
$1,814/mo
38% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.5x
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 51.9%
Renter-occupied 48.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,814
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,428/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
23.8 min
12% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
20.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.9%
Carpooled
6.7%
Public transit
1.2%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
20.7%

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
$96,381
29% above avg
Per Capita Income
$58,147
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
4% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Labor Force Participation
77.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 40.6%
Graduate degree 20.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.5
Male median age 36.7
Female median age 38.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.3°F
Avg Low
42.5°F
Annual Precip
45.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374049617179848275635242
Low °F 222330405059646255433427
Precip" 3.022.564.073.643.693.844.724.384.833.813.023.76

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 45 — Good
60.9%
Good air days/yr
248
Max AQI recorded
235
PM2.5 days
126
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lionville, PA?

Lionville has a cost index of 139 (100 = national average). It is 39% above the national average.

What is average rent in Lionville, PA?

The median gross rent in Lionville is $1,814 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lionville?

The median home value in Lionville is $424,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Lionville?

The median household income in Lionville is $96,381 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lionville, PA?

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

Is Lionville, PA affordable?

Lionville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 139 — about 39% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Lionville?

Lionville has average high temperatures of 61.3°F and average lows of 42.5°F. Annual precipitation is 45.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Lionville at a Glance

Population
7,091
Median Income
$96,381
Home Value
$424,200
Median Rent
$1,814/mo
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg High Temp
61.3°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
View all cities in Pennsylvania →
🗺️ County data for Pennsylvania

Explore county-level cost of living data

Similar Cost Cities

Cities in other states with comparable housing costs