Cost of Living in Wormleysburg, PA

Population 3,058 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

84
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Wormleysburg stay well under national norms: a median home value of $211,000 against median household incomes of $86,940 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Pennsylvania. At 6.1%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Wormleysburg is about 70 miles north of Baltimore, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Baltimore's $219,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 69
Rent 105

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

About the Cost of Living in Wormleysburg

The median home value in Wormleysburg is $211,100 — 31% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,379/month, 5% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $86,940/year is 17% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.1%, 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 64.7°F and lows of 45.7°F. Overall, Wormleysburg has a cost of living index of 84 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 16% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$211,100
31% below avg
Median Rent
$1,379/mo
5% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.8x
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 47.4%
Renter-occupied 52.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,379
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,993/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
24.3 min
10% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.0%
Carpooled
7.2%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
1.8%
Work from home
13.7%

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
$86,940
17% above avg
Per Capita Income
$46,564
Unemployment Rate
6.1%
27% above avg
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Labor Force Participation
74.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.1%
Graduate degree 13.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.7
Male median age 37.8
Female median age 33.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.7°F
Avg Low
45.7°F
Annual Precip
41"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404353657583888579675544
Low °F 252634435363676658473730
Precip" 2.642.363.353.703.483.724.303.684.123.682.803.15

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
58.1%
Good air days/yr
224
Max AQI recorded
365
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Wormleysburg, PA?

Wormleysburg has a cost index of 84 (100 = national average). It is 16% below the national average.

What is average rent in Wormleysburg, PA?

The median gross rent in Wormleysburg is $1,379 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Wormleysburg?

The median home value in Wormleysburg is $211,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Wormleysburg?

The median household income in Wormleysburg is $86,940 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Wormleysburg, PA?

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

Is Wormleysburg, PA affordable?

Yes, Wormleysburg is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 84 — about 16% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Wormleysburg?

Wormleysburg has average high temperatures of 64.7°F and average lows of 45.7°F. Annual precipitation is 41". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Wormleysburg at a Glance

Population
3,058
Median Income
$86,940
Home Value
$211,100
Median Rent
$1,379/mo
Unemployment
6.1%
Avg High Temp
64.7°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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