Cost of Living in Manor, PA

Population 3,550 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

84
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Manor 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. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 12.2% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Manor sits roughly 15 miles east of Pittsburgh — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 33% higher than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 84

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

About the Cost of Living in Manor

The median home value in Manor is $257,600 — 16% below the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $134,479/year is 80% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 12.2%, above 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, Manor has a cost of living index of 84 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 16% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$257,600
16% 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 99.1%
Renter-occupied 0.9%

🛒 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
41.5 min
54% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.0%
Carpooled
3.5%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
16.5%

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
$134,479
80% above avg
Per Capita Income
$47,615
Unemployment Rate
12.2%
153% above avg
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Labor Force Participation
79.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.7%
Graduate degree 25.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.8
Male median age 45.9
Female median age 42.9

🌤 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 Manor, PA?

Manor has a cost index of 84 (100 = national average). It is 16% below the national average.

What is the average home price in Manor?

The median home value in Manor is $257,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Manor?

The median household income in Manor is $134,479 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Manor, PA?

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

Is Manor, PA affordable?

Yes, Manor is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 84 — about 16% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Manor?

Manor 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.