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Is Ancient Oaks, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,03216% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$144,923about $12,077/month · 66% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$432,80030% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (79.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 55.6% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,280 a year. That is $39 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 236 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Ancient Oaks
$2,032
Breinigsville
$2,670
Palmyra
$1,195
Grove City
$1,050
Bradford
$790
Lionville
$2,205
Glenside
$1,579

How much do households earn in Ancient Oaks?

Under $25k
7.0%
$25k–50k
8.0%
$50k–100k
31.6%
$100k–150k
18.4%
$150k+
34.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 53.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Ancient Oaks overall?

Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing
85
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
109
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Ancient Oaks, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Ancient Oaks

🏛️ Property tax$6,198a year · 1.43% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$156a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Ancient Oaks

Commute to work21.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree55.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home79.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ancient Oaks?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $971 a month less.

Renting
$2,032
Owning
$3,003

Owning assumes a typical $432,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,280 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Ancient Oaks, PA?

Renting in Ancient Oaks costs a median of about $2,032 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in Ancient Oaks?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,280 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Ancient Oaks cheap or expensive?

Ancient Oaks is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.8% of the typical household income of $144,923. It ranks 236th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Ancient Oaks?

The median homeowner in Ancient Oaks pays $6,198 a year in property taxes, about 1.43% of the median home value.

Is Ancient Oaks 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 Ancient Oaks?

The median home value in Ancient Oaks is $432,800, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

7,777 people live in Ancient Oaks. Numbers are typical (middle) values.