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Is Breinigsville, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,67052% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$130,228about $10,852/month · 50% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$388,10017% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (91.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 57.7% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $106,800 a year. That is $51 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 258 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Breinigsville
$2,670
Ancient Oaks
$2,032
Palmyra
$1,195
Grove City
$1,050
Bradford
$790
Lionville
$2,205
Glenside
$1,579

How much do households earn in Breinigsville?

Under $25k
2.0%
$25k–50k
10.8%
$50k–100k
41.8%
$100k–150k
15.6%
$150k+
29.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 45.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Breinigsville

SizeBreinigsvilleU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,533$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,884$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Breinigsville

🏛️ Property tax$4,965a year · 1.28% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$157a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Breinigsville

Commute to work27.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree57.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home91.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Breinigsville?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $23 of each other each month.

Renting
$2,670
Owning
$2,693

Owning assumes a typical $388,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,810 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Breinigsville, PA?

Renting in Breinigsville costs a median of about $2,670 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $106,800 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Breinigsville cheap or expensive?

Breinigsville is rated OK: rent takes 24.6% of the typical household income of $130,228. It ranks 258th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Breinigsville?

The median homeowner in Breinigsville pays $4,965 a year in property taxes, about 1.28% of the median home value.

Is Breinigsville 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 Breinigsville?

The median home value in Breinigsville is $388,100, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

7,769 people live in Breinigsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.