Cost of Living in Lititz, PA

Population 9,599 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

89
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Lititz sits on the smaller end of the Pennsylvania city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 1.7% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 55 miles southwest of Allentown, Lititz is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 40% higher than Allentown's $189,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 87
Rent 92

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

About the Cost of Living in Lititz

The median home value in Lititz is $264,600 — 13% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,207/month, 8% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $82,861/year is 11% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.7%, 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 63.8°F and lows of 42.8°F. Overall, Lititz has a cost of living index of 89 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 11% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$264,600
13% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$448,603
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
8% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.3x
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 65.6%
Renter-occupied 34.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,207
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,821/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
23.2 min
14% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.1%
Carpooled
2.9%
Public transit
2.5%
Walked
5.3%
Work from home
7.4%

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
$82,861
11% above avg
Per Capita Income
$43,376
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
64% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Labor Force Participation
65.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.2%
Graduate degree 15.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.1
Male median age 37.7
Female median age 47.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.8°F
Avg Low
42.8°F
Annual Precip
42.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404252647482868578665444
Low °F 222331405060656356443427
Precip" 2.592.203.333.343.444.784.203.524.693.783.063.13

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 58 — Moderate
29.6%
Good air days/yr
321
Max AQI recorded
304
PM2.5 days
61
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

94%
4-Year Graduation Rate
13.6:1
Student-teacher ratio
6
Public schools
4,033
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lititz, PA?

Lititz has a cost index of 89 (100 = national average). It is 11% below the national average.

What is average rent in Lititz, PA?

The median gross rent in Lititz is $1,207 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lititz?

The median home value in Lititz is $264,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Lititz?

The median household income in Lititz is $82,861 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lititz, PA?

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

Is Lititz, PA affordable?

Yes, Lititz is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 89 — about 11% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Lititz?

Lititz has average high temperatures of 63.8°F and average lows of 42.8°F. Annual precipitation is 42.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Lititz at a Glance

Population
9,599
Median Income
$82,861
Home Value
$264,600
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
Unemployment
1.7%
Avg High Temp
63.8°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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