Cost of Living in Rosemont, PA

Population 3,722 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

184
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Rosemont sits 121% above the national median — $675,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $85,913 (15% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros. An unemployment rate of 1.7% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 10 miles west of Philadelphia, Rosemont falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 190% higher than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 221
Rent 128

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

About the Cost of Living in Rosemont

The median home value in Rosemont is $675,100 — 121% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,678/month, 28% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $85,913/year is 15% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.7%, 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, Rosemont has a cost of living index of 184 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 84% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$675,100
121% above avg
Median Rent
$1,678/mo
28% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
33.5x
Favors renting
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 47.7%
Renter-occupied 52.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,678
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,292/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
26.9 min
0% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
55.4%
Carpooled
11.2%
Public transit
7.2%
Walked
8.7%
Work from home
16.9%

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
$85,913
15% above avg
Per Capita Income
$87,108
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
64% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 33.0%
Graduate degree 45.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.7
Male median age 38.8
Female median age 37.5

🌤 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 Rosemont, PA?

Rosemont has a cost index of 184 (100 = national average). It is 84% above the national average.

What is average rent in Rosemont, PA?

The median gross rent in Rosemont is $1,678 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Rosemont?

The median home value in Rosemont is $675,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Rosemont?

The median household income in Rosemont is $85,913 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Rosemont, PA?

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

Is Rosemont, PA affordable?

Rosemont is above average in cost of living, with an index of 184 — about 84% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Rosemont?

Rosemont 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.

Rosemont at a Glance

Population
3,722
Median Income
$85,913
Home Value
$675,100
Median Rent
$1,678/mo
Unemployment
1.7%
Avg High Temp
65.2°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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