Cost of Living in Mackeyville, PA

With a cost of living index of 102, Mackeyville, PA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 2% more expensive than the national average and 19% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Mackeyville is a small community of 300 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Mackeyville's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,844 (40% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $159,400 (48% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.3x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Mackeyville is $70,313, which is 6% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 31% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened.

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.