Cost of Living in Millvale, PA

Population 3,333 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

49
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Millvale stay well under national norms: a median home value of $109,000 against median household incomes of $69,936 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Pennsylvania.

Located <5 miles north of Pittsburgh, Millvale falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 43% lower than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 36
Rent 69

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

About the Cost of Living in Millvale

The median home value in Millvale is $109,400 — 64% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $910/month, 31% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $69,936/year is 6% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.0%, 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, Millvale has a cost of living index of 49 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 51% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$109,400
64% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$206,091
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$910/mo
31% below avg
Zillow Rent
$2,556/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.0x
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 42.1%
Renter-occupied 57.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$910
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,524/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
21.2 min
21% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
59.0%
Carpooled
9.3%
Public transit
7.1%
Walked
8.1%
Work from home
13.5%

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
$69,936
6% below avg
Per Capita Income
$36,855
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
5% above avg
Poverty Rate
16.5%
Labor Force Participation
75.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.1%
Graduate degree 8.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.1
Male median age 40.2
Female median age 40

🌤 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 56 — Moderate
33.2%
Good air days/yr
237
Max AQI recorded
294
PM2.5 days
71
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Millvale, PA?

Millvale has a cost index of 49 (100 = national average). It is 51% below the national average.

What is average rent in Millvale, PA?

The median gross rent in Millvale is $910 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Millvale?

The median home value in Millvale is $109,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Millvale?

The median household income in Millvale is $69,936 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Millvale, PA?

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

Is Millvale, PA affordable?

Yes, Millvale is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 49 — about 51% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Millvale?

Millvale 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.

Millvale at a Glance

Population
3,333
Median Income
$69,936
Home Value
$109,400
Median Rent
$910/mo
Unemployment
5.0%
Avg High Temp
61.2°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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