Rental market overview for Pennsylvania, powered by HUD and Census data.
Median Rent
$996
Median Income
$69,797
Rent Burden
28.8%
Avg FMR (2BR)
N/A
Affordability
Pennsylvania: 28.8% rent burden, near the 30% affordability threshold.
<25% 25 to 30%>30%
Affordability Map: Income vs Rent in Pennsylvania
Each dot is a city, sized by population. The diagonal line is the 30% rent to income threshold. Cities above the line tend to be unaffordable for median earners.
Cities in Pennsylvania by median income and median rent
City
Median income
Median rent
Rent burden
Philadelphia
$57,537
$1,250
31.3%
Pittsburgh
$60,187
$1,153
28.8%
Allentown
$52,449
$1,202
33.5%
Erie
$43,135
$809
33.5%
Reading
$42,852
$942
32.3%
Bethlehem
$62,072
$1,218
31.5%
Scranton
$48,776
$933
29.9%
Lancaster
$61,014
$1,084
28.1%
Levittown
$97,750
$1,398
35.4%
Harrisburg
$46,654
$944
27.1%
York
$42,351
$943
32.2%
Wilkes-Barre
$46,597
$897
29.8%
Altoona
$50,435
$795
31.4%
State College
$43,459
$1,181
44.8%
Norristown
$59,068
$1,264
32.7%
Bethel Park
$102,177
$1,181
25.2%
Chester
$39,193
$996
35.9%
Hazleton
$39,362
$970
34.2%
Drexel Hill
$82,777
$1,230
25.9%
Easton
$62,642
$1,211
31.5%
Monroeville
$80,625
$1,133
26.7%
Williamsport
$48,388
$795
29.1%
Plum
$91,931
$1,078
23.0%
Lebanon
$47,160
$959
29.3%
King of Prussia
$107,139
$1,854
23.7%
Pottstown
$57,647
$1,154
33.1%
Allison Park
$106,588
$1,129
24.5%
Chambersburg
$53,493
$1,035
27.4%
New Castle
$39,948
$713
31.5%
Baldwin
$75,139
$979
25.5%
Carlisle
$55,756
$964
30.8%
Murrysville
$117,067
$1,452
27.4%
West Mifflin
$64,314
$681
27.4%
West Chester
$71,875
$1,517
28.9%
Lansdale
$84,985
$1,372
25.2%
Phoenixville
$91,593
$1,501
24.3%
Johnstown
$33,466
$613
28.4%
McKeesport
$31,635
$752
37.5%
Colonial Park
$62,878
$1,237
30.8%
Hanover
$60,050
$1,028
28.8%
Fullerton
$63,423
$1,351
32.5%
Hermitage
$66,922
$840
32.0%
Horsham
$96,284
$1,223
26.6%
Franklin Park
$158,052
$1,940
22.3%
Weigelstown
$65,022
$1,135
34.1%
Whitehall
$77,752
$879
34.0%
Greensburg
$58,001
$774
29.7%
Hershey
$77,480
$1,184
27.3%
Wilkinsburg
$46,013
$925
28.3%
Indiana
$40,013
$791
40.2%
Dunmore
$72,821
$878
22.7%
Ardmore
$117,997
$1,615
27.8%
Willow Grove
$96,842
$1,624
26.3%
Ephrata
$62,590
$989
25.8%
Butler
$39,546
$771
29.8%
Pottsville
$46,081
$806
32.1%
Washington
$50,548
$820
24.7%
Carnot-Moon
$89,573
$1,124
19.8%
Kingston
$52,253
$927
27.0%
Coatesville
$55,989
$1,372
36.0%
Sharon
$40,089
$684
29.4%
Montgomeryville
$120,250
$1,939
51.0%
Meadville
$46,157
$865
28.6%
Bloomsburg
$46,019
$881
25.8%
St. Marys
$61,364
$725
32.0%
Jefferson Hills
$108,245
$1,297
24.6%
New Kensington
$47,015
$693
28.1%
Yeadon
$55,667
$1,048
25.9%
Elizabethtown
$66,640
$1,038
24.8%
Mountain Top
$100,453
$771
23.7%
Lower Burrell
$78,639
$790
25.8%
Emmaus
$80,625
$1,229
28.1%
Progress
$73,989
$1,110
23.2%
Shiloh
$78,750
$1,383
30.2%
Wyomissing
$86,786
$1,650
34.2%
Lansdowne
$70,283
$1,178
35.6%
Waynesboro
$56,413
$961
29.2%
Munhall
$47,879
$743
29.4%
Darby
$45,511
$1,202
39.2%
Broomall
$113,242
$1,733
25.9%
Nanticoke
$56,238
$760
26.2%
Woodlyn
$66,818
$1,021
37.7%
Northampton
$77,182
$1,172
24.6%
Berwick
$46,505
$733
28.5%
Columbia
$50,309
$1,039
34.7%
Roslyn
$91,550
$1,145
22.3%
Brentwood
$57,900
$805
34.2%
Uniontown
$37,886
$743
33.2%
Bristol
$67,176
$1,321
31.7%
Croydon
$70,556
$1,286
51.0%
Sunbury
$42,238
$712
27.0%
Canonsburg
$76,597
$889
19.7%
Willow Street
$100,727
$2,111
36.5%
Oil City
$48,632
$767
31.5%
Lititz
$80,533
$1,144
29.3%
Glenshaw
$92,028
$900
15.9%
Mechanicsburg
$75,806
$1,008
22.8%
Warren
$49,609
$735
23.6%
East Stroudsburg
$60,137
$1,356
29.7%
Quakertown
$70,813
$1,189
25.0%
Aliquippa
$42,601
$673
30.4%
Conshohocken
$114,523
$1,892
22.1%
Audubon
$99,330
$1,886
33.0%
Perkasie
$95,319
$1,107
24.7%
Fairless Hills
$81,059
$1,175
38.5%
Economy
$86,983
$886
21.6%
Northwest Harborcreek
$79,009
$897
30.5%
Breinigsville
$99,306
$1,766
35.5%
Bala Cynwyd
$138,403
$1,681
27.1%
Harleysville
$109,091
$1,683
32.1%
Park Forest Village
$70,822
$1,208
44.9%
Beaver Falls
$39,194
$671
27.8%
Kulpsville
$84,971
$1,794
32.7%
Collingdale
$49,819
$1,169
28.5%
East York
$73,904
$1,217
42.7%
Sanatoga
$82,806
$1,432
33.4%
Carbondale
$52,681
$788
25.0%
Jeannette
$47,801
$843
32.1%
Village Green-Green Ridge
$93,370
$1,123
29.3%
Swissvale
$56,594
$1,025
30.9%
Folsom
$95,048
$1,310
30.1%
Lewistown
$36,166
$729
28.3%
Old Forge
$71,615
$851
21.6%
Pleasant Hills
$88,893
$1,218
24.6%
Millersville
$65,804
$1,334
32.5%
Lock Haven
$42,930
$829
31.1%
Doylestown
$95,206
$1,701
31.9%
Castle Shannon
$65,700
$971
20.2%
Mount Joy
$80,492
$1,072
23.9%
Brookhaven
$90,264
$1,555
28.8%
Bellevue
$60,778
$916
25.0%
Parkville
$70,497
$1,057
30.4%
Wilson
$80,565
$1,228
26.2%
Dormont
$73,798
$1,028
26.8%
Hatboro
$106,318
$1,747
26.3%
Camp Hill
$104,959
$1,236
23.4%
Downingtown
$74,323
$1,436
28.1%
Carnegie
$61,875
$825
25.4%
Latrobe
$59,485
$730
28.0%
Leola
$85,529
$1,319
24.6%
Grove City
$58,900
$838
26.4%
Bradford
$47,917
$735
29.6%
Palmyra
$65,743
$1,052
26.6%
Glenside
$105,278
$1,371
46.2%
Gettysburg
$50,736
$945
26.5%
Ellwood City
$57,325
$792
28.9%
Pittston
$44,863
$758
27.7%
White Oak
$57,054
$953
30.7%
New Cumberland
$77,770
$947
37.0%
DuBois
$55,580
$808
23.6%
Blandon
$111,292
$1,293
32.0%
Ancient Oaks
$121,181
$1,754
26.5%
Lower Allen
$83,814
$1,040
28.5%
Archbald
$72,964
$897
35.0%
Middletown
$93,235
$1,543
23.2%
Glenolden
$71,719
$1,152
29.7%
Souderton
$77,342
$1,135
30.0%
Ridley Park
$90,842
$1,293
25.8%
Wayne
$121,000
$1,819
31.2%
Connellsville
$51,943
$653
27.6%
Richboro
$147,703
$1,726
51.0%
Elkins Park
$121,135
$1,502
31.8%
Ambridge
$46,059
$876
30.4%
Shamokin
$32,753
$677
32.2%
Tamaqua
$48,920
$806
28.0%
Huntingdon
$59,364
$775
27.8%
Monessen
$51,364
$633
21.7%
Clifton Heights
$61,155
$1,047
27.8%
Wescosville
$128,853
$1,456
27.7%
Linglestown
$86,142
$1,565
22.8%
Ambler
$84,303
$1,344
26.6%
Folcroft
$56,650
$1,392
30.7%
Plymouth Meeting
$120,662
$1,803
33.9%
Homeacre-Lyndora
$67,645
$940
23.4%
Oakmont
$82,012
$995
23.8%
Lionville
$103,156
$1,758
31.4%
West View
$75,054
$957
33.3%
Blakely
$62,065
$966
23.8%
Maple Glen
$166,316
$2,036
20.2%
Milton
$50,431
$870
23.9%
Rutherford
$75,086
$1,149
30.6%
Catasauqua
$62,134
$995
31.3%
Swarthmore
$138,679
$1,376
28.8%
Red Lion
$59,503
$850
36.0%
Chestnut Hill
$117,376
$1,605
30.7%
Arlington Heights
$66,224
$1,174
36.8%
Blue Bell
$152,417
$2,813
18.2%
Forest Hills
$82,962
$991
27.0%
Fort Washington
$140,455
$2,114
44.3%
Taylor
$57,667
$951
30.4%
Exton
$120,489
$1,943
24.1%
South Williamsport
$60,020
$972
30.4%
Steelton
$55,861
$1,026
26.1%
Corry
$44,138
$737
26.8%
Clairton
$41,301
$925
39.6%
Penn Wynne
$142,005
$1,838
35.0%
Oreland
$99,625
$1,247
27.0%
Paoli
$107,793
$1,803
35.4%
Hellertown
$76,579
$1,249
32.4%
Bellefonte
$56,008
$907
27.6%
Crafton
$72,099
$996
28.5%
Churchville
$181,306
$1,733
31.0%
Somerset
$44,519
$675
32.9%
Dickson City
$56,679
$858
28.0%
Nazareth
$45,536
$1,149
34.2%
Enola
$65,517
$1,022
24.0%
Kennett Square
$70,903
$1,227
36.1%
Sharon Hill
$66,378
$1,342
34.1%
Clearfield
$50,485
$634
27.3%
Moosic
$67,434
$879
23.8%
Norwood
$83,104
$1,177
34.4%
Gilbertsville
$115,042
$1,090
19.2%
Stroudsburg
$58,412
$1,392
32.5%
McKees Rocks
$33,958
$899
28.2%
Media
$85,951
$1,389
23.2%
Newtown Grant
$166,346
$2,207
19.0%
Sierra View
$91,736
$1,430
32.3%
Plymouth
$46,858
$860
28.3%
New Holland
$59,553
$1,124
40.9%
Punxsutawney
$43,160
$741
30.2%
Schlusser
$82,835
$949
22.4%
Oxford
$59,989
$1,174
38.9%
Mount Carmel
$46,375
$762
28.0%
Selinsgrove
$56,295
$910
26.4%
Campbelltown
$80,450
$1,682
33.3%
Wyndmoor
$142,853
$1,240
27.6%
Shippensburg
$50,963
$898
24.0%
New Brighton
$45,880
$762
27.7%
Hollidaysburg
$65,142
$937
36.9%
Palmerton
$66,358
$919
22.9%
Monaca
$62,125
$739
23.7%
Greenville
$54,237
$656
27.2%
Coraopolis
$55,714
$867
27.0%
Exeter
$60,463
$916
23.6%
Bryn Mawr
$93,250
$1,884
33.6%
Boothwyn
$90,125
$1,270
30.9%
Paxtonia
$81,113
$1,315
28.2%
Sayre
$57,788
$871
25.8%
Shillington
$74,583
$1,157
25.7%
Tyrone
$50,889
$720
27.3%
Chesterbrook
$135,849
$2,554
25.7%
Merion Station
$250,001
$2,492
30.3%
Olyphant
$60,120
$877
25.0%
California
$46,471
$753
25.3%
Lewisburg
$42,302
$873
30.7%
Lehighton
$59,940
$926
28.2%
Whitfield
$123,750
$1,340
24.3%
Titusville
$36,071
$555
31.4%
Schuylkill Haven
$50,964
$718
20.4%
Duquesne
$40,969
$681
25.7%
Pennside
$74,388
$1,182
26.1%
Trooper
$122,000
$1,074
19.0%
Bangor
$51,578
$1,047
28.5%
Collegeville
$99,271
$1,331
28.0%
Lawnton
$88,866
$897
23.6%
Eagleville CDP (Montgomery County)
$111,574
$1,402
31.8%
Shanor-Northvue
$98,403
$1,065
26.4%
West Hazleton
$46,856
$978
28.5%
Birdsboro
$73,798
$1,029
32.7%
Dorneyville
$121,250
$2,051
20.6%
Clarks Summit
$87,102
$1,075
21.5%
Turtle Creek
$42,344
$677
22.0%
West York
$59,773
$985
24.4%
Vandergrift
$47,530
$754
30.5%
Duryea
$68,790
$894
26.3%
Manheim
$75,833
$947
27.3%
Swoyersville
$64,397
$724
25.4%
Bridgeport
$79,887
$1,364
30.2%
Westmont
$94,173
$919
29.7%
New Freedom
$110,577
$1,350
42.0%
Edinboro
$39,102
$906
41.1%
Edwardsville
$36,299
$833
37.4%
Royersford
$70,168
$1,385
29.9%
Green Tree
$86,450
$1,571
27.8%
Spring House
$160,938
$2,450
49.9%
Annville
$64,732
$948
27.1%
Fountain Hill
$51,346
$988
30.7%
Telford
$77,092
$1,278
31.4%
Sugarcreek
$52,153
$736
23.0%
Littlestown
$62,857
$990
29.2%
Arnold
$38,150
$862
24.8%
Bridgeville
$55,709
$873
26.7%
Spry
$94,219
$1,408
31.2%
Avalon
$50,725
$900
26.4%
Montoursville
$63,899
$859
27.6%
Kenmar
$59,160
$1,083
25.0%
Jenkintown
$118,750
$1,288
27.4%
Grantley
$144,740
$1,587
28.5%
West Pittston
$59,498
$775
20.9%
Lemoyne
$64,148
$895
34.1%
Flourtown
$139,360
$1,461
36.1%
East Petersburg
$85,828
$1,243
18.3%
Cornwall
$94,917
$2,327
34.3%
Donora
$42,651
$800
30.5%
Sellersville
$86,276
$1,222
30.2%
Hummelstown
$53,203
$962
34.8%
West Reading
$56,818
$1,125
37.2%
Jim Thorpe
$64,594
$832
22.7%
Jessup
$58,869
$904
37.0%
Narberth
$114,691
$1,738
29.0%
Honesdale
$34,700
$996
38.0%
Glassport
$49,345
$820
25.8%
Beaver
$75,532
$874
26.3%
Scottdale
$53,354
$633
21.3%
Minersville
$49,555
$727
25.1%
Lorane
$82,875
$1,724
32.6%
Hamburg
$59,614
$1,119
33.0%
Tarentum
$41,466
$754
27.6%
North Braddock
$39,885
$535
24.7%
Boalsburg
$117,114
$1,168
27.9%
Shenandoah
$40,435
$592
34.8%
Brittany Farms-The Highlands
$103,534
$1,832
29.2%
Slatington
$43,823
$817
30.8%
Farrell
$29,063
$642
29.6%
Danville
$58,910
$961
28.3%
Sinking Spring
$80,565
$1,189
27.7%
Chalfont
$118,871
$2,004
51.0%
Sharpsville
$52,668
$801
26.0%
Boyertown
$52,717
$1,049
32.3%
Forty Fort
$74,091
$956
27.4%
Mount Pleasant
$47,407
$762
27.9%
Larksville
$69,769
$837
32.2%
Laureldale
$63,125
$1,275
26.8%
Greencastle
$75,000
$960
23.5%
Aldan
$87,673
$1,013
44.3%
Charleroi
$44,808
$744
23.9%
Kutztown
$42,656
$1,031
32.8%
Plains
$64,049
$957
29.3%
Clarion
$43,178
$793
29.4%
Amity Gardens
$84,613
$1,496
22.7%
McGovern
$108,880
$1,086
22.2%
Dallastown
$56,397
$1,068
29.1%
Jersey Shore
$65,286
$809
32.1%
Monongahela
$50,000
$795
33.6%
Akron
$68,164
$1,128
26.0%
Lansford
$43,045
$943
25.3%
Penn Estates
$88,957
$2,228
41.4%
Indian Mountain Lake
$74,826
$1,162
20.3%
North East
$61,643
$754
21.6%
Reiffton
$117,188
$2,151
19.5%
Maytown
$112,461
$1,616
42.1%
Saw Creek
$67,331
$1,817
51.0%
Throop
$49,673
$892
24.4%
Fleetwood
$82,444
$993
19.9%
Ridgway
$50,658
$638
24.3%
Thorndale
$96,667
$1,811
36.6%
Trappe
$111,875
$1,659
30.4%
Brookville
$57,807
$662
26.6%
Meridian
$82,609
$1,146
36.3%
Trevose
$72,536
$1,266
41.1%
Guilford
$121,140
$1,121
17.8%
Waynesburg
$60,536
$808
28.2%
Carroll Valley
$86,750
$1,451
19.3%
Windber
$48,299
$637
29.8%
Kittanning
$44,583
$751
28.3%
Pennsburg
$92,054
$1,323
21.7%
Elim
$62,198
$839
25.5%
Palmer Heights
$108,173
$1,308
23.4%
Schnecksville
$119,083
$1,152
29.8%
Northumberland
$56,964
$890
31.7%
Baden
$62,754
$633
17.5%
Parkesburg
$101,308
$1,164
28.1%
Warminster Heights
$56,429
$731
20.6%
Irwin
$52,989
$867
27.1%
Sewickley
$77,454
$968
32.4%
Zelienople
$63,038
$1,085
35.0%
Frackville
$65,139
$712
21.7%
Rosemont
$79,024
$1,595
34.3%
Skippack
$137,806
$1,707
22.3%
Shrewsbury
$93,528
$1,074
34.2%
Emigsville
$73,217
$1,341
29.5%
Lawrence Park
$64,375
$1,112
27.6%
Freeland
$55,739
$864
17.5%
Denver
$76,650
$1,059
20.7%
Berwyn
$102,101
$1,610
28.9%
Frazer
$126,198
$1,822
20.4%
Reamstown
$84,524
$808
19.5%
Riverview Park
$106,338
$1,277
24.9%
Port Vue
$61,422
$975
17.7%
Hemlock Farms
$79,002
$1,540
33.7%
St. Davids
$177,188
$1,714
23.0%
Stowe
$74,704
$1,233
28.5%
Kane
$45,481
$723
25.6%
Boiling Springs
$100,000
$868
25.2%
Stonybrook
$109,650
$960
51.0%
Mahanoy City
$37,440
$928
29.1%
Northern Cambria
$49,750
$516
16.9%
Pleasant Gap
$76,104
$1,046
24.7%
Eastlawn Gardens
$108,449
$1,452
32.7%
Pen Argyl
$80,069
$1,160
30.1%
Hatfield
$65,257
$1,255
34.2%
Spring City
$70,181
$887
21.7%
Mifflinburg
$64,104
$903
26.5%
Rochester
$40,009
$741
28.4%
Wellsboro
$54,559
$803
25.7%
Loyalhanna
$61,016
$782
29.9%
Wyncote
$130,833
$1,587
34.8%
North Wales
$113,375
$1,286
26.7%
Etna
$46,892
$839
33.5%
State Line
$82,667
$1,190
39.1%
Coplay
$62,153
$1,192
19.9%
Malvern
$115,743
$1,832
23.1%
Ebensburg
$56,875
$797
25.7%
Millvale
$59,250
$884
27.4%
Springdale
$62,273
$838
23.0%
Slippery Rock
$44,447
$909
27.6%
Mount Oliver
$35,640
$1,035
51.0%
Ingram
$67,879
$861
21.4%
Woodbourne
$163,083
$2,568
30.0%
Ohioville
$78,070
$1,288
18.3%
Nesquehoning
$51,213
$845
29.7%
Halfway House
$113,097
$2,261
22.3%
Greenwood
$60,114
$1,072
27.1%
Linwood
$69,728
$1,089
25.0%
Athens
$48,503
$791
26.9%
West Wyomissing
$70,500
$1,221
51.0%
Masontown
$52,692
$606
29.9%
Pleasant Hill
$58,366
$1,061
23.7%
Penbrook
$61,250
$953
34.7%
Macungie
$60,313
$1,682
31.9%
Centerville borough (Washington County)
$65,972
$911
26.4%
Trafford
$57,450
$865
31.0%
Emerald Lakes
$101,318
$1,166
33.3%
Mount Penn
$60,357
$988
35.1%
Blairsville
$46,082
$585
30.5%
Brackenridge
$49,388
$694
24.0%
Wesleyville
$44,417
$809
37.0%
Village Shires
$106,034
$1,495
27.2%
Marienville
$43,403
$744
24.7%
Sharpsburg
$44,571
$910
27.8%
Valley View CDP (York County)
$80,179
$1,023
30.3%
East Greenville
$75,417
$1,232
25.8%
Wayne Heights
$85,880
$1,119
24.5%
Summit Hill
$69,327
$1,025
18.9%
Salunga
$82,857
$1,119
35.9%
Wyoming
$71,406
$820
23.6%
Myerstown
$52,429
$947
37.0%
Strasburg
$85,753
$1,098
22.7%
McSherrystown
$69,432
$1,194
28.2%
Pitcairn
$35,829
$744
27.5%
Upland
$58,588
$934
19.5%
Wormleysburg
$83,558
$1,197
27.5%
Wind Gap
$62,888
$1,156
25.7%
Mansfield
$40,565
$686
36.1%
Mountville
$83,578
$1,032
28.2%
Orwigsburg
$63,551
$667
23.9%
Egypt
$105,655
$1,587
37.8%
Girard
$66,432
$625
19.9%
Kenhorst
$80,800
$1,189
16.9%
Bowmansville
$101,404
$1,112
18.0%
Hokendauqua
$83,750
$1,371
19.3%
North Catasauqua
$85,431
$866
51.0%
Youngwood
$67,917
$826
16.1%
Union City
$41,764
$761
28.7%
Meadowood
$87,627
$589
13.2%
Lake City
$76,250
$830
29.5%
Mohnton
$76,410
$857
28.3%
Homestead
$29,306
$924
31.8%
Seven Fields
$117,647
$1,804
25.2%
Chester Heights
$91,447
$2,277
35.0%
Aspinwall
$107,738
$1,182
21.9%
Womelsdorf
$99,348
$1,127
19.0%
Freemansburg
$94,902
$2,077
16.0%
Bakerstown
$155,865
$2,264
41.1%
Bedford
$48,342
$676
30.1%
Ford City
$54,457
$815
23.3%
Colwyn
$51,188
$1,188
40.3%
New Britain
$120,294
$1,688
32.5%
Quarryville
$81,667
$1,117
31.9%
Bath
$56,813
$1,261
39.8%
Towanda
$53,354
$953
24.5%
Manchester
$71,202
$1,133
31.2%
Newmanstown
$86,099
$896
17.8%
Harveys Lake
$70,417
$1,208
22.4%
West Grove
$82,788
$1,340
37.0%
Philipsburg
$45,530
$609
24.3%
Muncy
$80,208
$951
27.6%
Alburtis
$101,167
$1,769
30.7%
Spring Mount
$86,538
$1,808
27.9%
Curwensville
$46,726
$613
28.6%
Reynoldsville
$43,797
$669
32.8%
Millersburg
$63,220
$769
21.6%
Dupont
$61,224
$978
24.0%
Weatherly
$56,094
$774
21.4%
Avoca
$65,924
$889
27.8%
Sand Hill
$81,625
$1,523
31.7%
Emsworth
$59,611
$943
32.8%
Geistown
$66,250
$763
23.7%
Roaring Spring
$63,194
$783
30.3%
Hughesville
$65,897
$814
27.6%
Muse
$86,932
$697
15.7%
Penndel
$77,708
$1,314
29.1%
Penn Farms
$94,259
$1,108
19.1%
Ashland
$62,854
$725
24.0%
Lawson Heights
$63,462
$1,067
19.8%
Stormstown
$138,313
$1,273
17.5%
Adamstown
$95,795
$1,072
26.1%
Elysburg
$119,216
$441
13.4%
Nanty-Glo
$39,242
$664
27.9%
New Stanton
$71,744
$1,036
24.8%
Oak Hills
$75,375
$950
25.3%
Brownsville
$28,657
$734
30.5%
Bentleyville
$53,152
$484
26.6%
East Berwick
$92,823
$884
20.5%
Matamoras
$78,500
$1,346
21.3%
Trucksville
$60,164
$1,145
35.3%
Coudersport
$44,881
$733
25.7%
South Pottstown
$64,882
$1,182
26.9%
Cetronia
$75,200
$1,080
26.4%
North York
$62,292
$1,134
26.4%
Glen Rock
$62,750
$953
36.3%
Rheems
$89,659
$1,589
18.4%
Reinholds
$87,603
$1,280
22.4%
Coopersburg
$70,465
$893
31.6%
Pymatuning Central
$58,068
$814
14.4%
Mount Holly Springs
$65,972
$880
26.2%
Gap
$100,313
$987
33.3%
Tullytown
$68,898
$1,147
26.7%
Leith-Hatfield
$71,429
$740
51.0%
Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County)
$54,139
$864
30.2%
Berlin
$51,318
$646
28.5%
Cambridge Springs
$52,109
$612
26.9%
Fairdale
$80,250
$444
34.7%
Johnsonburg
$55,048
$705
25.4%
Marcus Hook
$47,594
$1,126
33.3%
Oliver
$51,301
$610
23.8%
South Greensburg
$58,952
$756
25.3%
Topton
$86,284
$1,128
20.5%
Toftrees
$74,405
$1,568
31.3%
McDonald
$52,768
$926
32.1%
Pennville
$72,619
$1,750
24.0%
Port Allegany
$59,737
$774
32.4%
Temple
$70,278
$1,071
30.8%
Oakwood
$63,458
$1,038
37.1%
East Uniontown
$44,320
$809
24.4%
Effort
$91,161
$1,205
22.8%
Eagleview
$123,616
$2,231
35.1%
Edgewood
$40,550
$628
22.3%
Bressler
$83,000
$1,113
21.5%
Sun Valley
$69,441
$1,602
39.0%
Dublin
$87,292
$1,277
30.3%
Wrightsville
$70,179
$1,056
23.7%
Southmont
$71,563
$1,056
27.7%
Liberty borough (Allegheny County)
$70,750
$786
16.1%
Mont Clare
$82,083
$1,791
31.0%
Brockway
$47,404
$748
28.8%
Chinchilla
$109,231
$1,609
21.3%
Eddystone
$53,355
$1,109
30.0%
New Eagle
$50,158
$723
24.2%
New Wilmington
$73,611
$761
31.7%
Everett
$37,708
$741
31.0%
Pine Grove
$58,395
$761
33.1%
Jacobus
$105,859
$1,580
26.2%
Robesonia
$72,394
$803
22.0%
Spring Grove
$65,524
$1,122
27.5%
Leesport
$91,417
$1,003
27.7%
Leechburg
$56,213
$621
24.2%
Mount Union
$38,382
$613
26.6%
Meyersdale
$65,521
$638
27.7%
Conway
$61,582
$700
23.8%
Evansburg
$115,386
$1,943
48.3%
Houserville
$112,061
$1,672
25.5%
Lebanon South
$72,045
$991
14.0%
Mercersburg
$71,905
$850
24.4%
East McKeesport
$60,988
$730
30.0%
Jermyn
$56,447
$850
27.1%
Dover
$75,804
$976
19.9%
Parkside
$86,587
$1,041
32.7%
Kenilworth
$99,688
$1,103
26.8%
Georgetown CDP (Luzerne County)
$64,279
$1,069
41.7%
Southwest Greensburg
$54,318
$783
26.1%
Honey Brook
$87,885
$1,107
27.8%
Evans City
$67,057
$849
24.7%
Lampeter
$76,442
$1,334
30.6%
Emporium
$34,387
$634
28.6%
Mount Cobb
$136,025
$691
9.0%
Stewartstown
$80,156
$822
37.5%
Reynolds Heights
$48,775
$635
28.6%
Feasterville
$94,293
$1,409
24.3%
Glen Lyon
$32,746
$784
46.4%
Roseto
$81,000
$1,078
25.8%
Mercer
$47,250
$598
28.5%
Tyler Run
$65,885
$977
46.7%
Conneaut Lakeshore
$67,063
$745
22.0%
North Warren
$53,295
$964
51.0%
Orchard Hills
$58,358
$993
32.5%
Walnutport
$72,934
$1,419
42.4%
Lynnwood-Pricedale
$46,522
$855
27.0%
West Hamburg
$70,331
$763
14.4%
Greenock
$50,074
$826
22.7%
Patton
$55,583
$378
23.9%
Trexlertown
$93,472
$1,679
22.3%
South Connellsville
$46,500
$813
51.0%
Ben Avon
$97,175
$1,341
23.7%
South Temple
$74,167
$1,397
32.9%
East Pittsburgh
$35,483
$802
25.2%
Bonneauville
$65,417
$968
24.8%
Cheltenham Village
$100,192
$1,083
32.5%
Moscow
$77,708
$806
46.9%
Rankin
$29,107
$563
25.0%
Fairview-Ferndale
$37,163
$833
34.6%
Mayfield
$84,545
$941
35.4%
Blossburg
$64,901
$931
27.4%
Wilmerding
$36,161
$793
28.2%
Shamokin Dam
$73,462
$895
24.7%
Cleona
$68,333
$959
36.3%
Old Orchard
$106,172
$1,954
40.9%
Belleville
$57,614
$701
23.1%
Shavertown
$44,167
$1,091
51.0%
Braddock
$27,212
$912
39.0%
Big Beaver
$66,125
$669
17.6%
Lincoln Park
$118,125
$1,602
51.0%
Watsontown
$50,156
$823
25.8%
Canton
$41,000
$680
24.8%
St. Lawrence
$78,953
$1,081
32.0%
Mundys Corner
$52,069
$584
17.6%
Brodheadsville
$98,472
$1,305
32.3%
South Coatesville
$63,438
$1,271
25.6%
Shiremanstown
$67,368
$941
24.8%
Port Carbon
$54,706
$810
26.4%
West Homestead
$74,545
$1,009
26.6%
Swedeland
$109,510
$1,806
15.1%
Freeport
$37,336
$785
27.4%
Richland
$90,556
$968
25.9%
New Oxford
$53,947
$929
32.5%
Flying Hills
$87,586
$1,330
22.5%
East Washington
$82,434
$857
22.0%
Hampton
$82,557
$950
26.5%
Trevorton
$68,214
$757
22.1%
Intercourse
$98,571
$1,140
23.3%
Burnham
$58,929
$722
23.8%
Linntown
$101,250
$2,046
29.8%
Bellwood
$50,250
$945
33.4%
Paxtang
$83,875
$1,154
21.3%
Tremont
$59,181
$758
23.1%
Industry
$69,773
$1,179
51.0%
Elkland
$57,375
$688
37.5%
Oakland CDP (Cambria County)
$61,973
$870
19.0%
Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County)
$89,475
$850
13.5%
Fairchance
$37,232
$729
37.4%
Martinsburg
$66,875
$779
26.1%
New Berlinville
$83,254
$947
18.3%
Homer City
$52,045
$633
31.4%
Cheswick
$70,132
$1,059
27.5%
Trainer
$83,906
$1,061
41.1%
Conyngham
$74,923
$900
23.7%
Yorklyn
$75,833
$1,068
16.6%
Tunkhannock
$55,542
$798
32.6%
Church Hill
$69,891
$879
16.2%
Lykens
$67,768
$824
19.5%
Braddock Hills
$36,138
$361
27.9%
Freedom
$60,074
$854
31.5%
Versailles
$41,382
$811
33.8%
Bell Acres
$156,382
$1,067
23.6%
Dravosburg
$43,208
$565
25.8%
Forest City
$55,694
$792
26.4%
Hopwood
$49,125
$883
24.2%
North Belle Vernon
$51,293
$875
18.9%
Clarks Green
$105,298
$1,438
22.1%
Newport
$59,868
$779
23.2%
Langhorne
$83,125
$1,283
22.6%
East Berlin
$68,628
$985
23.8%
Espy
$83,594
$963
18.1%
Ferndale
$50,952
$750
23.5%
Loganville
$92,050
$1,340
21.4%
Langhorne Manor
$124,375
$1,427
34.2%
Mont Alto
$68,438
$1,171
20.4%
Queens Gate
$37,557
$1,149
42.0%
Smethport
$62,500
$743
29.4%
Milroy
$60,875
$626
32.8%
Weissport East
$74,527
$732
12.0%
Hereford
$59,926
$1,682
17.2%
Vinco
$64,904
$597
13.1%
Perryopolis
$56,643
$675
45.3%
Blawnox
$43,333
$794
26.7%
Gallitzin
$52,500
$819
25.6%
Cresson
$58,929
$684
27.0%
Youngsville
$54,375
$731
23.0%
North Charleroi
$37,409
$508
28.5%
Edgeworth
$208,333
$1,313
16.0%
West Conshohocken
$138,654
$1,875
18.5%
Lakemont
$46,840
$1,114
51.0%
Ligonier
$68,523
$781
20.3%
Birchwood Lakes
$59,444
$1,417
51.0%
Mill Hall
$60,278
$781
26.5%
Elizabethville
$65,000
$718
20.6%
West Lawn
$65,750
$1,250
31.5%
Westwood CDP (Cambria County)
$45,197
$672
31.8%
Browntown
$63,438
$893
31.8%
Cherryville
$90,298
$1,967
29.5%
Centre Hall
$63,942
$1,000
24.3%
Hudson
$55,779
$797
19.3%
Caln
$61,908
$1,383
28.0%
Haverford College
$200,795
$1,261
9.0%
Nottingham
$101,532
$1,341
29.9%
Oakdale
$86,635
$1,105
24.7%
Hughestown
$77,315
$992
20.4%
New Castle Northwest
$69,659
$1,493
24.3%
Elizabeth
$45,324
$716
25.6%
McConnellstown
$84,429
$1,010
19.4%
Strodes Mills
$65,313
$998
31.7%
Troy
$47,992
$594
29.5%
Laflin
$104,286
$1,625
41.4%
Shoemakersville
$70,833
$982
24.1%
Nescopeck
$59,779
$852
18.0%
Valley View CDP (Schuylkill County)
$67,315
$861
26.0%
Millbourne
$58,750
$1,074
25.6%
Montgomery
$54,250
$870
27.6%
Big Bass Lake
$52,463
$1,007
21.6%
Boswell
$47,813
$575
29.3%
Brickerville
$74,107
$973
19.3%
Avon
$63,672
$675
31.6%
Wickerham Manor-Fisher
$76,198
$1,016
34.6%
Montrose
$50,250
$803
26.0%
Susquehanna Depot
$54,911
$692
23.8%
Morgantown
$74,984
$1,153
19.2%
Hasson Heights
$80,500
$1,042
50.0%
Catawissa
$48,950
$690
27.4%
Milford
$76,750
$1,331
28.0%
Avis
$53,657
$852
29.8%
Schwenksville
$65,962
$1,119
29.2%
Elverson
$73,864
$826
32.4%
Cementon
$65,595
$1,156
27.2%
Duncannon
$52,500
$714
23.9%
Newville
$59,875
$909
24.8%
Oakland CDP (Lawrence County)
$61,731
$1,033
31.3%
Hallstead
$47,125
$727
35.3%
Russell
$97,375
$593
31.3%
Cornwells Heights
$83,977
$966
27.9%
Saxonburg
$54,632
$793
23.8%
Windsor
$57,411
$1,204
34.0%
Tower City
$67,250
$928
24.2%
Middleburg
$56,339
$836
22.5%
Woodland Heights
$50,526
$793
30.3%
Republic
$52,610
$816
23.4%
Duboistown
$71,111
$927
32.5%
Lenape Heights
$70,700
$938
18.1%
Chevy Chase Heights
$49,734
$754
28.9%
Albion
$50,156
$579
30.0%
Loretto
$53,750
$1,297
51.0%
Burgettstown
$56,300
$694
23.1%
Cressona
$69,300
$863
25.5%
New Beaver
$58,264
$706
27.2%
Inkerman
$39,324
$1,414
51.0%
Palmdale
$55,313
$1,144
19.3%
Lightstreet
$42,000
$895
37.2%
Salix
$62,971
$657
27.1%
Dalton
$79,688
$1,463
19.7%
Point Marion
$47,500
$979
24.2%
Avondale
$75,909
$1,456
34.8%
Paradise
$114,191
$1,011
21.6%
West Mayfield
$52,017
$942
26.3%
Flemington
$47,600
$813
31.3%
Girardville
$45,139
$770
32.5%
West Leechburg
$76,563
$658
21.0%
Westfield
$44,500
$550
31.3%
Heidelberg
$63,500
$957
22.3%
West Fairview
$72,778
$1,043
18.9%
Apollo
$52,273
$618
26.9%
Waterford
$48,393
$948
26.2%
West Kittanning
$58,125
$824
29.0%
North Apollo
$60,469
$694
26.9%
Richlandtown
$79,545
$1,292
24.5%
Bradford Woods
$165,568
$531
25.0%
Whitaker
$59,242
$1,034
27.1%
Harmony
$88,571
$1,125
26.8%
Marshallton CDP (Northumberland County)
$49,085
$692
27.7%
Waymart
$50,568
$857
28.1%
Almedia
$49,821
$1,064
24.6%
Russellton
$79,236
$958
19.1%
Factoryville
$54,375
$858
45.4%
Yeagertown
$62,602
$851
21.3%
Highland Park
$55,988
$888
24.4%
Dunnstown
$77,321
$950
37.5%
Biglerville
$49,634
$784
29.8%
Houston
$64,028
$882
31.7%
Mifflinville
$52,153
$1,009
26.9%
Williamsburg
$49,444
$556
26.8%
Mount Wolf
$82,292
$1,532
40.7%
Fairhope
$34,363
$867
21.4%
Rose Valley
$250,001
$3,250
38.5%
Bloomfield
$63,466
$1,064
23.0%
Jennerstown
$59,049
$788
51.0%
Scotland
$68,315
$813
19.9%
Claysburg
$65,417
$875
26.3%
Morgan Hill
$122,446
$1,802
18.3%
Osceola Mills
$58,125
$875
25.6%
Atglen
$86,688
$1,042
42.8%
McClure
$62,667
$749
18.6%
Mars
$57,700
$872
27.8%
Duncansville
$60,972
$785
26.5%
South Waverly
$87,604
$1,266
18.1%
Williamstown
$58,015
$798
23.2%
Milesburg
$67,925
$1,013
30.6%
Simpson
$44,639
$807
24.3%
West Easton
$70,250
$1,332
26.9%
Bowmanstown
$51,544
$746
23.8%
Castanea
$57,778
$937
26.4%
Oley
$76,000
$1,210
20.7%
Smithfield
$74,333
$828
16.9%
Leetsdale
$65,417
$1,068
24.0%
Dauphin
$57,000
$963
43.4%
Paint
$44,028
$835
29.9%
Pomeroy
$102,542
$1,625
20.0%
Bally
$71,827
$1,149
38.4%
Bryn Athyn
$127,625
$1,284
23.5%
Glenburn
$84,659
$1,206
37.5%
Farmersville
$48,460
$1,060
40.7%
Hawley
$44,662
$956
37.3%
Clymer
$45,750
$708
25.6%
Calumet
$77,432
$904
19.2%
Ivyland
$145,750
$1,803
27.9%
Dale
$33,542
$478
26.9%
Stiles
$78,558
$1,375
43.5%
West Middlesex
$73,393
$771
17.4%
Yoe
$54,886
$950
22.5%
West Brownsville
$67,109
$908
16.3%
East Bangor
$68,203
$1,351
29.3%
Sandy
$50,093
$1,073
37.9%
Renovo
$28,750
$672
27.7%
Avonmore
$53,750
$701
26.1%
Rimersburg
$46,964
$680
49.7%
Ellport
$67,143
$782
36.9%
Saylorsburg
$85,073
$1,384
18.3%
East Brady
$59,375
$456
26.4%
Hegins
$88,516
$850
13.7%
Foster Brook
$63,578
$825
22.4%
White Haven
$56,979
$1,101
27.8%
Tatamy
$97,857
$1,153
18.8%
Collinsburg
$56,176
$1,106
19.6%
Knox
$51,023
$746
21.4%
McConnellsburg
$33,458
$753
28.1%
New Philadelphia
$49,375
$635
28.4%
Hastings
$56,528
$560
33.8%
Hyde
$50,550
$692
19.3%
Central City
$45,583
$542
29.4%
Cochranton
$54,773
$692
25.4%
Blue Ridge Summit
$44,348
$779
31.9%
Falls Creek
$50,000
$991
43.3%
Fredericksburg CDP (Crawford County)
$47,113
$833
51.0%
Lemont Furnace
$46,250
$768
32.9%
Marianne
$63,625
$798
17.4%
Penryn
$61,227
$885
25.6%
Penn
$67,857
$946
21.9%
Terre Hill
$62,857
$1,154
36.4%
Silverdale
$108,702
$1,625
31.9%
Rutledge
$123,750
$983
22.5%
Speers
$69,955
$879
34.2%
Lawrence
$67,026
$971
14.3%
Millville
$45,764
$703
27.6%
Black Lick
$33,375
$588
34.1%
Lincoln
$73,203
$841
13.4%
Gordon
$64,508
$705
21.2%
New Market
$36,645
$751
31.7%
Royalton
$63,594
$986
28.1%
Earlston
$58,866
$670
13.6%
Chicora
$62,727
$625
26.5%
Saegertown
$70,250
$743
19.1%
Dunbar
$54,732
$800
28.2%
Oklahoma
$62,188
$749
23.1%
McElhattan
$57,321
$964
15.8%
Christiana
$74,821
$1,157
26.7%
Palo Alto
$52,176
$864
19.3%
Hulmeville
$116,500
$1,462
30.7%
Blue Ball
$102,656
$1,153
19.7%
Morrisville
$46,667
$700
28.7%
Linesville
$41,250
$815
33.6%
Prospect
$76,333
$933
19.6%
Rural Valley
$66,667
$1,015
15.0%
Sykesville
$39,444
$548
28.7%
Toughkenamon
$94,559
$1,081
25.6%
Briar Creek
$34,886
$627
37.9%
Hyndman
$48,750
$385
27.5%
Trumbauersville
$88,646
$1,225
29.5%
York Springs
$54,167
$1,042
33.4%
Liverpool
$61,250
$736
24.5%
Sugar Notch
$62,450
$843
14.6%
Glenmoore
$149,432
$1,480
32.9%
Bessemer
$58,750
$783
38.8%
Stockertown
$112,692
$1,238
13.4%
Seneca
$55,357
$701
22.7%
Bechtelsville
$89,107
$1,292
37.9%
East Butler
$53,563
$841
30.0%
East Conemaugh
$39,063
$723
31.0%
Knoxville
$63,214
$850
25.1%
Mifflintown
$48,333
$708
23.0%
Lucerne Mines
$67,135
$990
15.4%
Shinglehouse
$39,917
$699
25.2%
Pringle
$68,229
$1,088
21.9%
Curtisville
$59,022
$1,034
18.8%
South New Castle
$57,708
$940
21.0%
Tresckow
$56,389
$1,336
19.3%
Harrisville
$78,393
$796
17.4%
South Fork
$32,273
$675
40.5%
Plymptonville
$54,036
$691
40.5%
Harwick
$51,667
$997
26.4%
Lime Ridge
$62,746
$964
37.9%
How Pennsylvania Compares to the National Average
Median Rent
$996▼ 27.0%
Rent Burden
28.8%▼ 5.0%
Vacancy Rate
11.2%▲ 30.7%
Pennsylvania Rental Market Overview
Pennsylvania has approximately 1829 cities with rental data tracked by StayRentals. Roughly 26.6% of housing units in the state are renter-occupied. The state's median rent is approximately $996, which is 27% lower than the national median of $1,365. (Source: Census ACS)
The average Pennsylvania renter spends approximately 28.8% of their income on rent, compared to the national average of approximately 30.3%. This suggests the state is generally in line with or more affordable than national averages. (Source: Census ACS)
With a rental vacancy rate of approximately 11.2%, the Pennsylvania rental market may offer renters more options and negotiating power. (Source: Census ACS)
Rent Burden Distribution Across Pennsylvania Cities
35% of cities in Pennsylvania have a rent burden at or above 30% of household income.
City count by rent burden bracket for Pennsylvania
Meadowood: median rent of $589, median income of $87,627, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 13.2%. (Source: Census ACS)
Elysburg: median rent of $441, median income of $119,216, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 13.4%. (Source: Census ACS)
Lebanon South: median rent of $991, median income of $72,045, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 14.0%. (Source: Census ACS)
Pymatuning Central: median rent of $814, median income of $58,068, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 14.4%. (Source: Census ACS)
Muse: median rent of $697, median income of $86,932, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 15.7%. (Source: Census ACS)
Most expensive cities (highest rent burden):
Leith-Hatfield: median rent of $740, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
North Catasauqua: median rent of $866, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
West Wyomissing: median rent of $1,221, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
Mount Oliver: median rent of $1,035, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
Stonybrook: median rent of $960, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
HUD Fair Market Rent by Bedroom
HUD Fair Market Rent data is reported at the county level for this state. See city pages for local FMR data.
Population vs Median Rent in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, larger cities tend to have similar rents regardless of size.
Renting in Pennsylvania: What to Know
Renter protections and landlord-tenant laws vary by state and municipality within Pennsylvania. Most states require landlords to provide advance notice before raising rent on month-to-month leases, though the specific notice period varies. Some municipalities within Pennsylvania may have additional local tenant protections.
Housing laws change frequently. For advice specific to your situation, consult a local tenant rights organization, legal aid society, or attorney. StayRentals does not provide legal advice.
Pennsylvania Rental Market Trends
Rent trends for Pennsylvania are tracked through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for shelter costs. Nationally, rent costs have generally increased over the past decade, though the rate of increase varies by metro area and time period.
Detailed monthly rent CPI data is available for major metropolitan areas. Visit our homepage for the national rent CPI trend chart, or explore individual city pages for local context. (Source: BLS Consumer Price Index)
Affordable rentals in Pennsylvania
2,170 income-restricted apartment buildings tracked across Pennsylvania, sourced from HUD’s LIHTC, Section 8, Section 202, and Section 811 datasets.
U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence
Data is updated periodically. Census ACS data reflects 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are updated annually. BLS rent CPI is updated monthly.
StayRentals is not a real estate agent, landlord, or property manager. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Rent estimates are based on government data and may not reflect current market conditions. Housing laws vary by state and municipality. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for advice specific to your situation.
Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index.
Data vintage: HUD FMR FY 2025, Census ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates, BLS CPI updated monthly. Government data may lag 1–2 years behind current market conditions.