salaryRent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 71.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,560 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 235 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ardmore?
Share of households by yearly income. 48.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ardmore
| Size | Ardmore | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,597 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,629 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,167 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,313 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,448 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ardmore 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 Ardmore, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ardmore
Life in Ardmore
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ardmore?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,130 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $453,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $45,310 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ardmore, PA?
Renting in Ardmore costs a median of about $2,014 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Ardmore?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,560 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ardmore cheap or expensive?
Ardmore is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.8% of the typical household income of $128,461. It ranks 235th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ardmore?
The median homeowner in Ardmore pays $5,930 a year in property taxes, about 1.31% of the median home value.
Is Ardmore 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 Ardmore?
The median home value in Ardmore is $453,100, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
13,909 people live in Ardmore. Numbers are typical (middle) values.