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Cost of Living in Bear Lake, PA

Population: 132 | Pennsylvania

79
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Bear Lake is 21% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
21
Home Values
95
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Bear Lake, PA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 79, Bear Lake, PA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 21% cheaper than the national average and 4% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Bear Lake is a small community of 132 residents.

The median household income in Bear Lake is $33,125, which is 56% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Bear Lake. The area sees an average annual temperature of 50.8°F, with summers averaging 71°F and winters around 30°F. Annual rainfall totals 43 inches spread over roughly 167 days.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$33,125
vs US Median ($75,149)
-56%

Housing

Median Home Value
$64,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$805/mo

Climate in Bear Lake

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

50.8°F
Avg Temperature
43"
Rainfall / Year
167d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 35 37 44 57 68 77 81 80 74 62 51 40
Avg °F 28 29 36 47 59 68 73 72 65 54 44 34
Low °F 21 21 28 38 49 59 64 63 57 46 37 28
Rain" 3.4 2.5 3.1 3.5 3.5 3.7 3.3 3.4 4.3 4.4 3.8 4.2

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