Cost of Living in Loyalhanna, PA

Population 3,425 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

55
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Loyalhanna stay well under national norms: a median home value of $163,000 against median household incomes of $68,611 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Pennsylvania.

Geographically, Loyalhanna is about 35 miles east of Pittsburgh, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 16% lower than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 53
Rent 58

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

About the Cost of Living in Loyalhanna

The median home value in Loyalhanna is $162,600 — 47% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $756/month, 42% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $68,611/year is 8% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, 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 57.2°F and lows of 40.6°F. Overall, Loyalhanna has a cost of living index of 55 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 45% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$162,600
47% below avg
Median Rent
$756/mo
42% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.9x
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 77.5%
Renter-occupied 22.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$756
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,370/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
21.5 min
20% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.1%
Carpooled
3.0%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
8.3%
Work from home
6.4%

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
$68,611
8% below avg
Per Capita Income
$40,135
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
19% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.6%
Graduate degree 5.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.7
Male median age 41.9
Female median age 54

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
57.2°F
Avg Low
40.6°F
Annual Precip
41.3"
10° 28° 45° 63° 80° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 333645586875797771594738
Low °F 192128384957616053433325
Precip" 2.542.533.123.544.124.404.223.953.993.063.112.68

💨 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 Loyalhanna, PA?

Loyalhanna has a cost index of 55 (100 = national average). It is 45% below the national average.

What is average rent in Loyalhanna, PA?

The median gross rent in Loyalhanna is $756 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Loyalhanna?

The median home value in Loyalhanna is $162,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Loyalhanna?

The median household income in Loyalhanna is $68,611 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Loyalhanna, PA?

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

Is Loyalhanna, PA affordable?

Yes, Loyalhanna is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 55 — about 45% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Loyalhanna?

Loyalhanna has average high temperatures of 57.2°F and average lows of 40.6°F. Annual precipitation is 41.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Loyalhanna at a Glance

Population
3,425
Median Income
$68,611
Home Value
$162,600
Median Rent
$756/mo
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg High Temp
57.2°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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