Cost of Living in Woodbourne, PA

Population 3,351 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

201
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Woodbourne run well above the national baseline, with a median of $627,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $172,292 place the city among the better-paid Pennsylvania metros.

Woodbourne sits roughly 20 miles northeast of Philadelphia — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 170% higher than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 206
Rent 194

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

About the Cost of Living in Woodbourne

The median home value in Woodbourne is $627,300 — 106% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,547/month, 94% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $172,292/year is 131% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, 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 44.8°F, with about 26.6" of annual snowfall. Overall, Woodbourne has a cost of living index of 201 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 101% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$627,300
106% above avg
Median Rent
$2,547/mo
94% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.5x
Favors renting
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 70.0%
Renter-occupied 30.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,547
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,161/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
35.9 min
33% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
17.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.5%
Carpooled
10.4%
Public transit
4.0%
Work from home
17.1%

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
$172,292
131% above avg
Per Capita Income
$85,349
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
11% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Labor Force Participation
75.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 37.9%
Graduate degree 41.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42
Male median age 41.9
Female median age 42

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.4°F
Avg Low
44.8°F
Annual Precip
45.6"
Annual Snowfall
26.6"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404351637281868477665544
Low °F 242633425261676558463629
Precip" 3.292.654.003.633.994.354.424.224.053.793.204.04
Snow" 8.28.74.00.50.00.00.00.00.00.10.54.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 39 — Good
81.4%
Good air days/yr
200
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
296
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Woodbourne, PA?

Woodbourne has a cost index of 201 (100 = national average). It is 101% above the national average.

What is average rent in Woodbourne, PA?

The median gross rent in Woodbourne is $2,547 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Woodbourne?

The median home value in Woodbourne is $627,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Woodbourne?

The median household income in Woodbourne is $172,292 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Woodbourne, PA?

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

Is Woodbourne, PA affordable?

Woodbourne is above average in cost of living, with an index of 201 — about 101% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Woodbourne?

Woodbourne has average high temperatures of 63.4°F and average lows of 44.8°F. Annual precipitation is 45.6". Average annual snowfall is 26.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Woodbourne at a Glance

Population
3,351
Median Income
$172,292
Home Value
$627,300
Median Rent
$2,547/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg High Temp
63.4°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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