Cost of Living in Marienville, PA

Population 3,105 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

44
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Marienville is a smaller Pennsylvania community of around 3000 residents, where median household incomes of $50,675 and housing costs ($100,000 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 2.3% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Marienville lies roughly 85 miles northeast of the nearest major metro, Pittsburgh. Median home values run roughly 48% lower than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 33
Rent 62

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

About the Cost of Living in Marienville

The median home value in Marienville is $99,700 — 67% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $817/month, 38% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $50,675/year is 32% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.3%, 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 56.9°F and lows of 38.6°F. Overall, Marienville has a cost of living index of 44 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 56% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$99,700
67% below avg
Median Rent
$817/mo
38% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.2x
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 46.3%
Renter-occupied 53.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$817
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,431/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
16.6 min
39% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.3%
Carpooled
7.4%
Walked
1.1%
Work from home
11.7%

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
$50,675
32% below avg
Per Capita Income
$13,521
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
52% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Labor Force Participation
15.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 7.0%
Graduate degree 2.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.6
Male median age 37.4
Female median age 64.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
56.9°F
Avg Low
38.6°F
Annual Precip
42.4"
10° 28° 45° 63° 80° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323544586875797871594736
Low °F 171926374755595851413223
Precip" 2.932.383.263.723.694.664.363.893.963.403.212.96

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Marienville, PA?

Marienville has a cost index of 44 (100 = national average). It is 56% below the national average.

What is average rent in Marienville, PA?

The median gross rent in Marienville is $817 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Marienville?

The median home value in Marienville is $99,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Marienville?

The median household income in Marienville is $50,675 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Marienville, PA?

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

Is Marienville, PA affordable?

Yes, Marienville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 44 — about 56% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Marienville?

Marienville has average high temperatures of 56.9°F and average lows of 38.6°F. Annual precipitation is 42.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Marienville at a Glance

Population
3,105
Median Income
$50,675
Home Value
$99,700
Median Rent
$817/mo
Unemployment
2.3%
Avg High Temp
56.9°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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