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Is Castle Shannon, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6088% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$69,101about $5,758/month · 21% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$190,30043% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,320 a year. That is $31 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 187 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Castle Shannon
$1,608
Wilson
$1,747
Camp Hill
$1,576
Gettysburg
$1,221
Downingtown
$1,539
Hatboro
$2,272
Bellevue
$1,255

How much do households earn in Castle Shannon?

Under $25k
10.8%
$25k–50k
28.9%
$50k–100k
35.4%
$100k–150k
15.2%
$150k+
6.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 21.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Castle Shannon

SizeCastle ShannonU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,046$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,358$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,491$1,698

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

How expensive is Castle Shannon 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 Castle Shannon, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Castle Shannon

🏛️ Property tax$3,209a year · 1.69% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$105a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Castle Shannon

Commute to work24.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home59.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment0.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Castle Shannon?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $288 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,608
Owning
$1,320

Owning assumes a typical $190,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,030 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Castle Shannon, PA?

Renting in Castle Shannon costs a median of about $1,608 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in Castle Shannon?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,320 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Castle Shannon cheap or expensive?

Castle Shannon is rated OK: rent takes 27.9% of the typical household income of $69,101. It ranks 187th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Castle Shannon?

The median homeowner in Castle Shannon pays $3,209 a year in property taxes, about 1.69% of the median home value.

Is Castle Shannon 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 Castle Shannon?

The median home value in Castle Shannon is $190,300, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

8,209 people live in Castle Shannon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.