Cost of Living in Windber, PA
Population 3,901 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Windber a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $99,000. At 6.8%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Geographically, Windber is about 60 miles east of Pittsburgh, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 49% lower than Pittsburgh's $193,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Windber
The median home value in Windber is $99,000 — 68% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $753/month, 43% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $52,560/year is 30% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.8%, 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 57.2°F and lows of 40.6°F. Overall, Windber has a cost of living index of 42 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 58% less expensive.
Windber has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 33 | 36 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 75 | 79 | 77 | 71 | 59 | 47 | 38 |
| Low °F | 19 | 21 | 28 | 38 | 49 | 57 | 61 | 60 | 53 | 43 | 33 | 25 |
| Precip" | 2.54 | 2.53 | 3.12 | 3.54 | 4.12 | 4.40 | 4.22 | 3.95 | 3.99 | 3.06 | 3.11 | 2.68 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Windber, PA?
Windber has a cost index of 42 (100 = national average). It is 58% below the national average.
What is average rent in Windber, PA?
The median gross rent in Windber is $753 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Windber?
The median home value in Windber is $99,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Windber?
The median household income in Windber is $52,560 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Windber, PA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Windber is 6.3%. The Pennsylvania state income tax top rate is 3.1%.
Is Windber, PA affordable?
Yes, Windber is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 42 — about 58% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Windber?
Windber has average high temperatures of 57.2°F and average lows of 40.6°F. Annual precipitation is 41.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Windber at a Glance
- Population
- 3,901
- Median Income
- $52,560
- Home Value
- $99,000
- Median Rent
- $753/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.8%
- Avg High Temp
- 57.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.3%
Nearby Cities
Explore county-level cost of living data
Pennsylvania Rankings
Similar Cost Cities
Cities in other states with comparable housing costs