salaryRent is lower than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (77.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 61.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,440 a year. That is $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 189 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Allison Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 46.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Allison Park
| Size | Allison Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,526 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,963 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Allison Park overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Allison Park, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Allison Park
Life in Allison Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Allison Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $796 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $346,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,690 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Allison Park, PA?
Renting in Allison Park costs a median of about $1,611 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Allison Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,440 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Allison Park cheap or expensive?
Allison Park is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.7% of the typical household income of $122,757. It ranks 189th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Allison Park?
The median homeowner in Allison Park pays $5,188 a year in property taxes, about 1.50% of the median home value.
Is Allison Park more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Allison Park?
The median home value in Allison Park is $346,900, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
22,045 people live in Allison Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.