Cost of Living in Penn Wynne, PA

Population 6,220 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

174
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Penn Wynne 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.

Located 7 miles west of Philadelphia, Penn Wynne falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 129% higher than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 174
Rent 174

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

About the Cost of Living in Penn Wynne

The median home value in Penn Wynne is $532,200 — 74% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,291/month, 74% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $156,056/year is 109% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.4%, 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 65.2°F and lows of 47.3°F, with about 23.1" of annual snowfall. Overall, Penn Wynne has a cost of living index of 174 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 74% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$532,200
74% above avg
Median Rent
$2,291/mo
74% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.4x
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 83.6%
Renter-occupied 16.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,291
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,905/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
33.9 min
26% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
27.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
56.8%
Carpooled
7.8%
Public transit
6.2%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
27.4%

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
$156,056
109% above avg
Per Capita Income
$74,222
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
8% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 28.3%
Graduate degree 44.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45
Male median age 41.8
Female median age 48.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
65.2°F
Avg Low
47.3°F
Annual Precip
44.1"
Annual Snowfall
23.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 414453657483888679675646
Low °F 262834445464706861493931
Precip" 3.132.753.963.473.344.044.384.294.403.472.913.97
Snow" 7.18.43.60.30.00.00.00.00.00.00.23.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
63.6%
Good air days/yr
284
Max AQI recorded
221
PM2.5 days
144
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Penn Wynne, PA?

Penn Wynne has a cost index of 174 (100 = national average). It is 74% above the national average.

What is average rent in Penn Wynne, PA?

The median gross rent in Penn Wynne is $2,291 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Penn Wynne?

The median home value in Penn Wynne is $532,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Penn Wynne?

The median household income in Penn Wynne is $156,056 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Penn Wynne, PA?

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

Is Penn Wynne, PA affordable?

Penn Wynne is above average in cost of living, with an index of 174 — about 74% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Penn Wynne?

Penn Wynne has average high temperatures of 65.2°F and average lows of 47.3°F. Annual precipitation is 44.1". Average annual snowfall is 23.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Penn Wynne at a Glance

Population
6,220
Median Income
$156,056
Home Value
$532,200
Median Rent
$2,291/mo
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg High Temp
65.2°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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