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Cost of living in Blair County, PA

Part of the Altoona Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,844/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 121,854 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $882 31%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $463 16%
Groceries $341 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $205 7%
State tax $98 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Blair County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$728
per month
1 bedroom
$882
per month
2 bedroom
$1,062
per month
3 bedroom
$1,337
per month
4 bedroom
$1,531
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Blair County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$60,594
per year
Individual earnings
$38,376
per year
Per capita
$34,593
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Blair County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$156,700
Annual property tax
$1,711

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Blair County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$143
per month · 17.9¢/kWh
Natural gas
$62
per month
Annual total
$2,460
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Blair County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.8%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Blair County

State and local tax rates for Pennsylvania.

State income tax
3.1%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.3%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Blair County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.9 min
Drive alone
80.9%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
5.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Blair County

What it costs to live in Blair County each month.

Single person
$2,844
per month
  • Rent $882
  • Energy $205
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $341
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $463
  • State tax $98
Couple
$4,039
per month
  • Rent $1,062
  • Energy $246
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $565
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $662
  • State tax $155
Family
$6,464
per month
  • Rent $1,337
  • Energy $308
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $857
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $662
  • State tax $155

Frequently asked questions about Blair County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Blair County?

In Blair County, PA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $882 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,062 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,337 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Blair County?

In Blair County, PA, the average household income is $60,594 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,376 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Blair County?

The estimated cost of living in Blair County, PA is approximately $2,844 per month for a single person, $4,039 for a couple, $6,464 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Blair County?

The combined sales tax rate in Blair County, PA is 6.34%, which includes the Pennsylvania state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.34%.

Is Blair County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Blair County, PA would need approximately $2,844 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $60,594 per year ($5,050 per month). Blair County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Blair County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Blair County, PA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Blair County?

The average home value in Blair County, PA is $156,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,711, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Blair County compare to other areas?

You can compare Blair County, PA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Blair County is in the Altoona, PA metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources