Cost of Living in Souderton, PA

Population 7,215 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

97
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 Souderton a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $298,000.

Located 20 miles southeast of Allentown, Souderton falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 58% higher than Allentown's $189,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 98
Rent 96

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

About the Cost of Living in Souderton

The median home value in Souderton is $298,300 — 2% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,257/month, 4% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $85,625/year is 15% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, 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 63.0°F and lows of 43.8°F. Overall, Souderton has a cost of living index of 97 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 3% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$298,300
2% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$449,112
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,257/mo
4% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,670/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.8x
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 59.9%
Renter-occupied 40.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,257
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,871/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
30.5 min
13% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.3%
Carpooled
5.3%
Public transit
0.6%
Walked
2.7%
Work from home
8.0%

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
$85,625
15% above avg
Per Capita Income
$39,935
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
10% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Labor Force Participation
73.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.7%
Graduate degree 11.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.2
Male median age 36.2
Female median age 40.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.0°F
Avg Low
43.8°F
Annual Precip
47.7"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394250637281868477655444
Low °F 232531415160656357453628
Precip" 3.162.473.883.914.274.245.484.864.353.753.353.95

💨 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

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

93%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.4:1
Student-teacher ratio
9
Public schools
6,477
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Souderton, PA?

Souderton has a cost index of 97 (100 = national average). It is 3% below the national average.

What is average rent in Souderton, PA?

The median gross rent in Souderton is $1,257 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Souderton?

The median home value in Souderton is $298,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Souderton?

The median household income in Souderton is $85,625 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Souderton, PA?

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

Is Souderton, PA affordable?

Souderton is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 97 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Souderton?

Souderton has average high temperatures of 63.0°F and average lows of 43.8°F. Annual precipitation is 47.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Souderton at a Glance

Population
7,215
Median Income
$85,625
Home Value
$298,300
Median Rent
$1,257/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg High Temp
63.0°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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