Cost of Living in Southpointe, PA

Population 3,277 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

156
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 Southpointe a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $547,000. An unemployment rate of 2.6% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 15 miles southwest of Pittsburgh, Southpointe falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 183% higher than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 179
Rent 120

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

About the Cost of Living in Southpointe

The median home value in Southpointe is $546,700 — 79% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,576/month, 20% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $112,722/year is 51% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.6%, 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 61.1°F and lows of 42.5°F, with about 44.1" of annual snowfall. Overall, Southpointe has a cost of living index of 156 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 56% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$546,700
79% above avg
Median Rent
$1,576/mo
20% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
28.9x
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 46.1%
Renter-occupied 53.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,576
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,190/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
30.0 min
11% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
26.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
62.4%
Carpooled
8.1%
Walked
3.4%
Work from home
26.2%

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
$112,722
51% above avg
Per Capita Income
$60,220
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
45% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Labor Force Participation
70.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 33.7%
Graduate degree 37.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.9
Male median age 38
Female median age 32.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.1°F
Avg Low
42.5°F
Annual Precip
39.6"
Annual Snowfall
44.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 364049627279838275635141
Low °F 212330415159636255443427
Precip" 2.962.623.153.323.834.124.263.523.302.832.862.84
Snow" 13.311.77.61.00.00.00.00.00.00.42.47.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
49.3%
Good air days/yr
212
Max AQI recorded
238
PM2.5 days
127
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Southpointe, PA?

Southpointe has a cost index of 156 (100 = national average). It is 56% above the national average.

What is average rent in Southpointe, PA?

The median gross rent in Southpointe is $1,576 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Southpointe?

The median home value in Southpointe is $546,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Southpointe?

The median household income in Southpointe is $112,722 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Southpointe, PA?

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

Is Southpointe, PA affordable?

Southpointe is above average in cost of living, with an index of 156 — about 56% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Southpointe?

Southpointe has average high temperatures of 61.1°F and average lows of 42.5°F. Annual precipitation is 39.6". Average annual snowfall is 44.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Southpointe at a Glance

Population
3,277
Median Income
$112,722
Home Value
$546,700
Median Rent
$1,576/mo
Unemployment
2.6%
Avg High Temp
61.1°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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