Cost of Living in Spry, PA

Population 4,857 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

85
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Spry offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $216,000 — costs less than 2.4 times median household income of $88,529, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago.

Geographically, Spry is about 45 miles north of Baltimore, the nearest large metro. Housing prices track closely with Baltimore's $219,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 71
Rent 107

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

About the Cost of Living in Spry

The median home value in Spry is $215,600 — 29% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,412/month, 7% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $88,529/year is 19% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.1%, 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 63.3°F and lows of 41.4°F. Overall, Spry has a cost of living index of 85 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$215,600
29% below avg
Median Rent
$1,412/mo
7% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.7x
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 73.0%
Renter-occupied 27.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,412
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,026/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
22.1 min
18% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.1%
Carpooled
5.2%
Walked
1.4%
Work from home
9.0%

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
$88,529
19% above avg
Per Capita Income
$40,513
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
7% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Labor Force Participation
69.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.4%
Graduate degree 11.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.3
Male median age 40.3
Female median age 48

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.3°F
Avg Low
41.4°F
Annual Precip
42.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394251637381858477665444
Low °F 212229395059636154423325
Precip" 2.612.483.663.354.173.224.323.764.803.593.103.06

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
55.6%
Good air days/yr
256
Max AQI recorded
208
PM2.5 days
147
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Spry, PA?

Spry has a cost index of 85 (100 = national average). It is 15% below the national average.

What is average rent in Spry, PA?

The median gross rent in Spry is $1,412 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Spry?

The median home value in Spry is $215,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Spry?

The median household income in Spry is $88,529 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Spry, PA?

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

Is Spry, PA affordable?

Yes, Spry is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 85 — about 15% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Spry?

Spry has average high temperatures of 63.3°F and average lows of 41.4°F. Annual precipitation is 42.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Spry at a Glance

Population
4,857
Median Income
$88,529
Home Value
$215,600
Median Rent
$1,412/mo
Unemployment
5.1%
Avg High Temp
63.3°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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