Cost of Living in Luzerne County, PA

What does it cost to live in Luzerne County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$60,836

Median Rent

$904/mo

Median Home

$152,400

Affordability

495

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$771
Property Tax$203
Insurance$51

Total Monthly$1,025
% of Income20.2%

Renting

Median Rent$904
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$929
% of Income17.8%

Living in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Luzerne County has a median household income of $60,836 with housing costs that represent 20.2% of income for owners and 17.8% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.