Cost of Living in West Wyomissing, PA

Population 3,263 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

75
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

West Wyomissing offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $181,000 — costs less than 2.4 times median household income of $75,944, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.6% — below most comparable cities in the state.

West Wyomissing is about 35 miles southwest of Allentown, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Allentown's $189,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 59
Rent 99

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

About the Cost of Living in West Wyomissing

The median home value in West Wyomissing is $180,500 — 41% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,304/month, 1% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $75,944/year is 2% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.6%, 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 63.4°F and lows of 44.1°F. Overall, West Wyomissing has a cost of living index of 75 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$180,500
41% below avg
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
1% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.5x
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 79.9%
Renter-occupied 20.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,304
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,918/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
25.0 min
7% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.5%
Carpooled
2.2%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
1.8%
Work from home
10.8%

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
$75,944
2% above avg
Per Capita Income
$34,822
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
47% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.2%
Graduate degree 10.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.3
Male median age 38.8
Female median age 48.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.4°F
Avg Low
44.1°F
Annual Precip
45.2"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394251637482878477655443
Low °F 232432425261666457453528
Precip" 2.972.613.533.353.514.774.774.494.883.803.023.51

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
56.3%
Good air days/yr
287
Max AQI recorded
193
PM2.5 days
171
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in West Wyomissing, PA?

West Wyomissing has a cost index of 75 (100 = national average). It is 25% below the national average.

What is average rent in West Wyomissing, PA?

The median gross rent in West Wyomissing is $1,304 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in West Wyomissing?

The median home value in West Wyomissing is $180,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in West Wyomissing?

The median household income in West Wyomissing is $75,944 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in West Wyomissing, PA?

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

Is West Wyomissing, PA affordable?

Yes, West Wyomissing is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 75 — about 25% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in West Wyomissing?

West Wyomissing has average high temperatures of 63.4°F and average lows of 44.1°F. Annual precipitation is 45.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

West Wyomissing at a Glance

Population
3,263
Median Income
$75,944
Home Value
$180,500
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
Unemployment
2.6%
Avg High Temp
63.4°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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