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Is Blakely, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,17333% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$60,240about $5,020/month · 31% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$198,30040% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.4 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,920 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 92 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Blakely
$1,173
Maple Glen
$2,429
Wayne
$2,469
Oakmont
$1,757
Exton
$2,576
Folcroft
$2,046
Swarthmore
$1,690

How much do households earn in Blakely?

Under $25k
21.9%
$25k–50k
28.8%
$50k–100k
32.3%
$100k–150k
12.0%
$150k+
2.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 14.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Blakely

SizeBlakelyU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,680$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,128$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,284$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,078$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Blakely 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 Blakely, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Blakely

🏛️ Property tax$1,830a year · 0.92% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$120a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Blakely

Commute to work18.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree27.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Blakely?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $203 a month less.

Renting
$1,173
Owning
$1,376

Owning assumes a typical $198,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,830 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Blakely, PA?

Renting in Blakely costs a median of about $1,173 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in Blakely?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,920 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Blakely cheap or expensive?

Blakely is rated OK: rent takes 23.4% of the typical household income of $60,240. It ranks 92nd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Blakely?

The median homeowner in Blakely pays $1,830 a year in property taxes, about 0.92% of the median home value.

Is Blakely 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 Blakely?

The median home value in Blakely is $198,300, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

6,662 people live in Blakely. Numbers are typical (middle) values.