Cost of Living in Woodlyn, PA

Population 10,276 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

80
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Woodlyn offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $227,000 — costs less than 3.2 times median household income of $71,978, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago.

Geographically, Woodlyn sits roughly 14 miles southwest of Philadelphia. Housing prices track closely with Philadelphia's $232,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 74
Rent 88

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

About the Cost of Living in Woodlyn

The median home value in Woodlyn is $227,100 — 26% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,156/month, 12% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $71,978/year is 3% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.4%, 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 65.2°F and lows of 47.3°F, with about 23.1" of annual snowfall. Overall, Woodlyn has a cost of living index of 80 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 20% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$227,100
26% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$133,569
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
12% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.4x
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 71.7%
Renter-occupied 28.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,156
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,770/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
28.1 min
4% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.6%
Carpooled
8.8%
Public transit
4.2%
Walked
0.2%
Work from home
11.3%

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
$71,978
3% below avg
Per Capita Income
$41,061
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
13% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.5%
Graduate degree 10.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.7
Male median age 38.7
Female median age 38.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
65.2°F
Avg Low
47.3°F
Annual Precip
44.1"
Annual Snowfall
23.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 414453657483888679675646
Low °F 262834445464706861493931
Precip" 3.132.753.963.473.344.044.384.294.403.472.913.97
Snow" 7.18.43.60.30.00.00.00.00.00.00.23.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 50 — Good
51.2%
Good air days/yr
271
Max AQI recorded
253
PM2.5 days
111
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Woodlyn, PA?

Woodlyn has a cost index of 80 (100 = national average). It is 20% below the national average.

What is average rent in Woodlyn, PA?

The median gross rent in Woodlyn is $1,156 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Woodlyn?

The median home value in Woodlyn is $227,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Woodlyn?

The median household income in Woodlyn is $71,978 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Woodlyn, PA?

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

Is Woodlyn, PA affordable?

Yes, Woodlyn is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 80 — about 20% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Woodlyn?

Woodlyn has average high temperatures of 65.2°F and average lows of 47.3°F. Annual precipitation is 44.1". Average annual snowfall is 23.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Woodlyn at a Glance

Population
10,276
Median Income
$71,978
Home Value
$227,100
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
Unemployment
5.4%
Avg High Temp
65.2°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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