Cost of Living in Wesleyville, PA

Population 3,189 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

44
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $46,506, median household incomes in Wesleyville land roughly 38% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. At 9.1%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 80 miles southwest of Buffalo, Wesleyville is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 34% lower than Buffalo's $152,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 33
Rent 61

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

About the Cost of Living in Wesleyville

The median home value in Wesleyville is $100,700 — 67% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $798/month, 39% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $46,506/year is 38% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.1%, 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 58.8°F and lows of 42.7°F, with about 104.3" of annual snowfall. Overall, Wesleyville has a cost of living index of 44 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 56% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$100,700
67% below avg
Median Rent
$798/mo
39% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.5x
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 71.0%
Renter-occupied 29.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$798
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,412/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
21.8 min
19% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.1%
Carpooled
10.8%
Public transit
2.8%
Walked
3.9%
Work from home
6.4%

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
$46,506
38% below avg
Per Capita Income
$24,953
Unemployment Rate
9.1%
90% above avg
Poverty Rate
17.8%
Labor Force Participation
67.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.3%
Graduate degree 1.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.9
Male median age 38.7
Female median age 37.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
58.8°F
Avg Low
42.7°F
Annual Precip
43"
Annual Snowfall
104.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353744576877818074625140
Low °F 212128384959646357463728
Precip" 3.412.523.083.473.503.703.333.354.324.383.754.17
Snow" 31.819.414.52.60.00.00.00.00.00.19.626.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
65.8%
Good air days/yr
180
Max AQI recorded
212
PM2.5 days
148
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Wesleyville, PA?

Wesleyville has a cost index of 44 (100 = national average). It is 56% below the national average.

What is average rent in Wesleyville, PA?

The median gross rent in Wesleyville is $798 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Wesleyville?

The median home value in Wesleyville is $100,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Wesleyville?

The median household income in Wesleyville is $46,506 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Wesleyville, PA?

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

Is Wesleyville, PA affordable?

Yes, Wesleyville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 44 — about 56% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Wesleyville?

Wesleyville has average high temperatures of 58.8°F and average lows of 42.7°F. Annual precipitation is 43". Average annual snowfall is 104.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Wesleyville at a Glance

Population
3,189
Median Income
$46,506
Home Value
$100,700
Median Rent
$798/mo
Unemployment
9.1%
Avg High Temp
58.8°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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