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Is Dormont, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,41219% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$86,847about $7,237/month · same as U.S. average
🔑 House price$221,80033% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 63% 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 $56,480 a year. That is $27 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 142 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Dormont
$1,412
Bellevue
$1,255
Parkville
$1,479
Carnegie
$1,183
Latrobe
$936
Camp Hill
$1,576
Wilson
$1,747

How much do households earn in Dormont?

Under $25k
10.8%
$25k–50k
22.4%
$50k–100k
41.1%
$100k–150k
13.9%
$150k+
8.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 22.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Dormont

SizeDormontU.S. average
Studio$824$1,338
1 bedroom$1,101$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,358$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,439$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Dormont

🏛️ Property tax$3,507a year · 1.58% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$107a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Dormont

Commute to work25.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree50.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dormont?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $127 a month less.

Renting
$1,412
Owning
$1,539

Owning assumes a typical $221,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,180 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Dormont, PA?

Renting in Dormont costs a median of about $1,412 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,480 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Dormont cheap or expensive?

Dormont is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.5% of the typical household income of $86,847. It ranks 142nd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Dormont?

The median homeowner in Dormont pays $3,507 a year in property taxes, about 1.58% of the median home value.

Is Dormont 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 Dormont?

The median home value in Dormont is $221,800, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

8,063 people live in Dormont. Numbers are typical (middle) values.