Cost of Living in Munhall, PA

Population 10,633 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

47
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Munhall is a smaller Pennsylvania community of around 11000 residents, where median household incomes of $52,037 and housing costs ($119,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. At 6.5%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 5 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, Munhall falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 38% lower than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 39
Rent 59

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

About the Cost of Living in Munhall

The median home value in Munhall is $118,900 — 61% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $774/month, 41% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $52,037/year is 30% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.5%, 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, Munhall has a cost of living index of 47 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 53% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$118,900
61% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$142,868
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$774/mo
41% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,393/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.8x
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 63.4%
Renter-occupied 36.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$774
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,388/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
26.6 min
1% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.2%
Carpooled
6.9%
Public transit
7.5%
Walked
3.5%
Work from home
10.1%

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
$52,037
30% below avg
Per Capita Income
$37,339
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
35% above avg
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.8%
Graduate degree 13.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.6
Male median age 41
Female median age 44

🌤 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

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
11.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,350
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Munhall, PA?

Munhall has a cost index of 47 (100 = national average). It is 53% below the national average.

What is average rent in Munhall, PA?

The median gross rent in Munhall is $774 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Munhall?

The median home value in Munhall is $118,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Munhall?

The median household income in Munhall is $52,037 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Munhall, PA?

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

Is Munhall, PA affordable?

Yes, Munhall is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 47 — about 53% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Munhall?

Munhall 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.

Munhall at a Glance

Population
10,633
Median Income
$52,037
Home Value
$118,900
Median Rent
$774/mo
Unemployment
6.5%
Avg High Temp
61.2°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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