Cost of Living in Tyrone, PA

Population 5,421 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

48
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Tyrone sits on the smaller end of the Pennsylvania city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Located 90 miles east of Pittsburgh, Tyrone is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 37% lower than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 40
Rent 60

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

About the Cost of Living in Tyrone

The median home value in Tyrone is $122,000 — 60% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $788/month, 40% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $55,568/year is 25% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.7%, 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 60.3°F and lows of 41.7°F. Overall, Tyrone has a cost of living index of 48 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 52% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$122,000
60% below avg
Median Rent
$788/mo
40% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.9x
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 56.9%
Renter-occupied 43.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$788
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,402/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
24.9 min
8% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.0%
Carpooled
15.7%
Walked
6.5%
Work from home
4.3%

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
$55,568
25% below avg
Per Capita Income
$28,951
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
3% below avg
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 10.6%
Graduate degree 5.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.3
Male median age 39.3
Female median age 42

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.3°F
Avg Low
41.7°F
Annual Precip
36.6"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 363948617179838174635140
Low °F 212330405058626053433426
Precip" 2.231.953.013.283.723.423.483.263.962.922.852.57

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
64%
Good air days/yr
213
Max AQI recorded
238
PM2.5 days
120
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15:1
Student-teacher ratio
3
Public schools
1,905
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Tyrone, PA?

Tyrone has a cost index of 48 (100 = national average). It is 52% below the national average.

What is average rent in Tyrone, PA?

The median gross rent in Tyrone is $788 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Tyrone?

The median home value in Tyrone is $122,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Tyrone?

The median household income in Tyrone is $55,568 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Tyrone, PA?

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

Is Tyrone, PA affordable?

Yes, Tyrone is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 48 — about 52% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Tyrone?

Tyrone has average high temperatures of 60.3°F and average lows of 41.7°F. Annual precipitation is 36.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Tyrone at a Glance

Population
5,421
Median Income
$55,568
Home Value
$122,000
Median Rent
$788/mo
Unemployment
4.7%
Avg High Temp
60.3°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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