Cost of Living in Springdale, PA

Population 3,355 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

55
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 Springdale a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $138,000.

Geographically, Springdale sits roughly 12 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Median home values run roughly 28% lower than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 45
Rent 69

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

About the Cost of Living in Springdale

The median home value in Springdale is $138,300 — 55% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $903/month, 31% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,963/year is 22% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.7%, 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 61.2°F and lows of 43.5°F. Overall, Springdale has a cost of living index of 55 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 45% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$138,300
55% below avg
Median Rent
$903/mo
31% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.8x
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 66.0%
Renter-occupied 34.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$903
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,517/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
30.1 min
11% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.9%
Carpooled
8.4%
Public transit
3.7%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
8.2%

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
$57,963
22% below avg
Per Capita Income
$39,759
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
18% above avg
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.5%
Graduate degree 9.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 52.7
Male median age 48.2
Female median age 56.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.2°F
Avg Low
43.5°F
Annual Precip
41.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374049637279838175635141
Low °F 222431425260646356453528
Precip" 3.082.573.223.404.084.583.933.813.543.063.033.04

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 56 — Moderate
33.2%
Good air days/yr
237
Max AQI recorded
294
PM2.5 days
71
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Springdale, PA?

Springdale has a cost index of 55 (100 = national average). It is 45% below the national average.

What is average rent in Springdale, PA?

The median gross rent in Springdale is $903 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Springdale?

The median home value in Springdale is $138,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Springdale?

The median household income in Springdale is $57,963 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Springdale, PA?

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

Is Springdale, PA affordable?

Yes, Springdale is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 55 — about 45% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Springdale?

Springdale has average high temperatures of 61.2°F and average lows of 43.5°F. Annual precipitation is 41.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Springdale at a Glance

Population
3,355
Median Income
$57,963
Home Value
$138,300
Median Rent
$903/mo
Unemployment
5.7%
Avg High Temp
61.2°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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