Cost of Living in Reiffton, PA

Population 4,114 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

123
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Reiffton a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $307,000.

Located 30 miles southwest of Allentown, Reiffton falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 62% higher than Allentown's $189,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 100
Rent 156

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

About the Cost of Living in Reiffton

The median home value in Reiffton is $306,500 — equal to the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,047/month, 56% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $128,309/year is 72% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.0%, 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 63.4°F and lows of 44.1°F. Overall, Reiffton has a cost of living index of 123 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 23% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$306,500
0% below avg
Median Rent
$2,047/mo
56% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.5x
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 89.0%
Renter-occupied 11.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,047
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,661/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
28.3 min
5% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.7%
Carpooled
6.1%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
15.7%

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
$128,309
72% above avg
Per Capita Income
$46,635
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
24% above avg
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.4%
Graduate degree 18.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.4
Male median age 44.4
Female median age 44.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.4°F
Avg Low
44.1°F
Annual Precip
45.2"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394251637482878477655443
Low °F 232432425261666457453528
Precip" 2.972.613.533.353.514.774.774.494.883.803.023.51

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
56.3%
Good air days/yr
287
Max AQI recorded
193
PM2.5 days
171
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Reiffton, PA?

Reiffton has a cost index of 123 (100 = national average). It is 23% above the national average.

What is average rent in Reiffton, PA?

The median gross rent in Reiffton is $2,047 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Reiffton?

The median home value in Reiffton is $306,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Reiffton?

The median household income in Reiffton is $128,309 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Reiffton, PA?

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

Is Reiffton, PA affordable?

Reiffton is above average in cost of living, with an index of 123 — about 23% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Reiffton?

Reiffton has average high temperatures of 63.4°F and average lows of 44.1°F. Annual precipitation is 45.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Reiffton at a Glance

Population
4,114
Median Income
$128,309
Home Value
$306,500
Median Rent
$2,047/mo
Unemployment
6.0%
Avg High Temp
63.4°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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