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Is Blandon, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,47316% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$118,006about $9,834/month · 36% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$290,70013% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (90.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,920 a year. That is $28 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 153 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Blandon
$1,473
DuBois
$1,035
Archbald
$1,066
Leola
$1,610
Ridley Park
$1,712
White Oak
$1,103
Glenolden
$1,309

How much do households earn in Blandon?

Under $25k
7.7%
$25k–50k
14.6%
$50k–100k
30.5%
$100k–150k
31.2%
$150k+
15.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 46.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

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

Taxes and bills in Blandon

🏛️ Property tax$5,431a year · 1.87% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$140a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Blandon

Commute to work28.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree29.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home90.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Blandon?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $544 a month less.

Renting
$1,473
Owning
$2,017

Owning assumes a typical $290,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,070 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Blandon, PA?

Renting in Blandon costs a median of about $1,473 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,920 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Blandon cheap or expensive?

Blandon is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.0% of the typical household income of $118,006. It ranks 153rd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Blandon?

The median homeowner in Blandon pays $5,431 a year in property taxes, about 1.87% of the median home value.

Is Blandon 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 Blandon?

The median home value in Blandon is $290,700, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

7,357 people live in Blandon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.