Cost of Living in Schnecksville, PA

Population 3,948 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

104
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 Schnecksville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $339,000.

Located 9 miles northwest of Allentown, Schnecksville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 79% higher than Allentown's $189,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 111
Rent 95

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

About the Cost of Living in Schnecksville

The median home value in Schnecksville is $338,800 — 11% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,243/month, 5% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $137,684/year is 85% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.7%, 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 63.3°F and lows of 42.8°F, with about 33.1" of annual snowfall. Overall, Schnecksville has a cost of living index of 104 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 4% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$338,800
11% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$789,427
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,243/mo
5% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.7x
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 79.9%
Renter-occupied 20.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,243
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,857/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
29.2 min
8% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
23.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.9%
Carpooled
2.6%
Walked
2.8%
Work from home
23.3%

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
$137,684
85% above avg
Per Capita Income
$62,964
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
2% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Labor Force Participation
69.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.2%
Graduate degree 19.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.9
Male median age 41
Female median age 37.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.3°F
Avg Low
42.8°F
Annual Precip
47.4"
Annual Snowfall
33.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 384251637482868477665443
Low °F 222331405160656355443427
Precip" 3.302.773.633.673.654.405.304.564.844.143.243.86
Snow" 9.810.86.30.50.00.00.00.00.00.20.94.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
63.4%
Good air days/yr
337
Max AQI recorded
229
PM2.5 days
134
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Schnecksville, PA?

Schnecksville has a cost index of 104 (100 = national average). It is 4% above the national average.

What is average rent in Schnecksville, PA?

The median gross rent in Schnecksville is $1,243 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Schnecksville?

The median home value in Schnecksville is $338,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Schnecksville?

The median household income in Schnecksville is $137,684 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Schnecksville, PA?

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

Is Schnecksville, PA affordable?

Schnecksville is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 104 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Schnecksville?

Schnecksville has average high temperatures of 63.3°F and average lows of 42.8°F. Annual precipitation is 47.4". Average annual snowfall is 33.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Schnecksville at a Glance

Population
3,948
Median Income
$137,684
Home Value
$338,800
Median Rent
$1,243/mo
Unemployment
4.7%
Avg High Temp
63.3°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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