Cost of Living in Fawn Grove, PA

With a cost of living index of 90, Fawn Grove, PA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 10% cheaper than the national average and 7% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Fawn Grove is a small community of 481 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Fawn Grove's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,194 (9% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $245,400 (20% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.8x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Fawn Grove is $64,875, which is 14% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 22% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the York-Hanover, PA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.