salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.7 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 32.6 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $104,200 a year. That is $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Washington. It is number 163 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bryn Mawr-Skyway?
Share of households by yearly income. 36.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bryn Mawr-Skyway
| Size | Bryn Mawr-Skyway | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,600 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,515 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,002 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,405 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,921 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bryn Mawr-Skyway overall?
Everyday prices in Washington overall are 7% above the U.S. average (index 107.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bryn Mawr-Skyway, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bryn Mawr-Skyway
Life in Bryn Mawr-Skyway
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bryn Mawr-Skyway?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,941 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $655,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $65,520 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA?
Renting in Bryn Mawr-Skyway costs a median of about $2,605 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Bryn Mawr-Skyway?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $104,200 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bryn Mawr-Skyway cheap or expensive?
Bryn Mawr-Skyway is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.9% of the typical household income of $98,110. It ranks 163rd cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bryn Mawr-Skyway?
The median homeowner in Bryn Mawr-Skyway pays $6,171 a year in property taxes, about 0.94% of the median home value.
Is Bryn Mawr-Skyway more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Washington are 7% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bryn Mawr-Skyway?
The median home value in Bryn Mawr-Skyway is $655,200, about 6.7 times the typical yearly household income.
17,638 people live in Bryn Mawr-Skyway. Numbers are typical (middle) values.