salaryRent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 59.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,440 a year. That is $37 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 227 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Doylestown?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Doylestown
| Size | Doylestown | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,846 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,608 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,217 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,000 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,099 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Doylestown 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 Doylestown, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Doylestown
Life in Doylestown
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Doylestown?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,751 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $527,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $52,770 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Doylestown, PA?
Renting in Doylestown costs a median of about $1,911 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Doylestown?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,440 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Doylestown cheap or expensive?
Doylestown is rated OK: rent takes 21.4% of the typical household income of $107,119. It ranks 227th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Doylestown?
The median homeowner in Doylestown pays $4,500 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.
Is Doylestown 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 Doylestown?
The median home value in Doylestown is $527,700, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
8,341 people live in Doylestown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.