Cost of Living in Lower Allen, PA

Population 7,582 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

82
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Lower Allen is a smaller Pennsylvania community of around 8000 residents, where median household incomes of $85,537 and housing costs ($246,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.6% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 65 miles north of Baltimore, Lower Allen is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 12% higher than Baltimore's $219,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 81
Rent 85

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

About the Cost of Living in Lower Allen

The median home value in Lower Allen is $246,100 — 19% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,117/month, 15% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $85,537/year is 15% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.6%, 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 64.7°F and lows of 45.7°F. Overall, Lower Allen has a cost of living index of 82 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 18% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$246,100
19% below avg
Median Rent
$1,117/mo
15% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.4x
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 68.5%
Renter-occupied 31.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,117
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,731/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
20.8 min
23% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.2%
Carpooled
7.1%
Public transit
0.6%
Walked
0.3%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
12.2%

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
$85,537
15% above avg
Per Capita Income
$46,029
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
46% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Labor Force Participation
69.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.1%
Graduate degree 17.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.6
Male median age 40.4
Female median age 37.1

🌤 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 Lower Allen, PA?

Lower Allen has a cost index of 82 (100 = national average). It is 18% below the national average.

What is average rent in Lower Allen, PA?

The median gross rent in Lower Allen is $1,117 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lower Allen?

The median home value in Lower Allen is $246,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Lower Allen?

The median household income in Lower Allen is $85,537 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lower Allen, PA?

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

Is Lower Allen, PA affordable?

Yes, Lower Allen is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 82 — about 18% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Lower Allen?

Lower Allen 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.

Lower Allen at a Glance

Population
7,582
Median Income
$85,537
Home Value
$246,100
Median Rent
$1,117/mo
Unemployment
2.6%
Avg High Temp
64.7°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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