salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 14.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $31,600 a year. That is $15 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 10 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bradford?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bradford
| Size | Bradford | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $832 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $779 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $879 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,037 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bradford 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 Bradford, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bradford
Life in Bradford
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bradford?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $196 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $85,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $8,560 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bradford, PA?
Renting in Bradford costs a median of about $790 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Bradford?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $31,600 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bradford cheap or expensive?
Bradford is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.7% of the typical household income of $60,570. It ranks 10th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bradford?
The median homeowner in Bradford pays $1,904 a year in property taxes, about 2.22% of the median home value.
Is Bradford 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 Bradford?
The median home value in Bradford is $85,600, about 1.4 times the typical yearly household income.
7,683 people live in Bradford. Numbers are typical (middle) values.