salaryRent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (76.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,840 a year. That is $37 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 229 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bethel Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bethel Park
| Size | Bethel Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,549 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,354 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,398 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,739 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,292 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bethel 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 Bethel Park, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bethel Park
Life in Bethel Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bethel Park?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $24 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $273,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,340 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bethel Park, PA?
Renting in Bethel Park costs a median of about $1,921 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Bethel Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,840 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bethel Park cheap or expensive?
Bethel Park is rated Cheap: rent takes 20.0% of the typical household income of $115,497. It ranks 229th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bethel Park?
The median homeowner in Bethel Park pays $4,525 a year in property taxes, about 1.66% of the median home value.
Is Bethel 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 Bethel Park?
The median home value in Bethel Park is $273,400, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
32,881 people live in Bethel Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.