Cost of Living in Treasure Lake, PA

Population 5,513 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

91
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Treasure Lake is a smaller Pennsylvania community of around 6000 residents, where median household incomes of $112,482 and housing costs ($277,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. At 7.4%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Treasure Lake lies roughly 85 miles northeast of the nearest major metro, Pittsburgh — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 43% higher than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 91

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

About the Cost of Living in Treasure Lake

The median home value in Treasure Lake is $276,800 — 9% below the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $112,482/year is 51% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.4%, 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 56.9°F and lows of 38.6°F. Overall, Treasure Lake has a cost of living index of 91 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 9% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$276,800
9% below avg
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 96.8%
Renter-occupied 3.3%

🛒 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
19.3 min
29% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.7%
Carpooled
8.8%
Public transit
0.0%
Walked
1.9%
Work from home
7.6%

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
$112,482
51% above avg
Per Capita Income
$62,059
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
54% above avg
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 28.8%
Graduate degree 32.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.2
Male median age 44.5
Female median age 47.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
56.9°F
Avg Low
38.6°F
Annual Precip
42.4"
10° 28° 45° 63° 80° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323544586875797871594736
Low °F 171926374755595851413223
Precip" 2.932.383.263.723.694.664.363.893.963.403.212.96

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Treasure Lake, PA?

Treasure Lake has a cost index of 91 (100 = national average). It is 9% below the national average.

What is the average home price in Treasure Lake?

The median home value in Treasure Lake is $276,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Treasure Lake?

The median household income in Treasure Lake is $112,482 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Treasure Lake, PA?

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

Is Treasure Lake, PA affordable?

Treasure Lake is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 91 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Treasure Lake?

Treasure Lake has average high temperatures of 56.9°F and average lows of 38.6°F. Annual precipitation is 42.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Treasure Lake at a Glance

Population
5,513
Median Income
$112,482
Home Value
$276,800
Unemployment
7.4%
Avg High Temp
56.9°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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