Cost of Living in McConnellstown, PA

With a cost of living index of 89, McConnellstown, PA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 11% cheaper than the national average and 6% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. McConnellstown is a small community of 1,496 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in McConnellstown's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,270 (4% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $202,400 (34% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.1x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in McConnellstown is $98,000, which is 30% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 16% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.