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Is Dunmore, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,49715% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$76,899about $6,408/month · 12% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$196,10041% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.5 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,880 a year. That is $29 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 161 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Dunmore
$1,497
Indiana
$735
Willow Grove
$1,995
Hershey
$1,493
Wilkinsburg
$1,159
Ardmore
$2,014
Ephrata
$1,235

How much do households earn in Dunmore?

Under $25k
14.1%
$25k–50k
19.2%
$50k–100k
35.3%
$100k–150k
15.9%
$150k+
7.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 23.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Dunmore

SizeDunmoreU.S. average
1 bedroom$825$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,100$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,169$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Dunmore

🏛️ Property tax$2,890a year · 1.47% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$116a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Dunmore

Commute to work17.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dunmore?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $136 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,497
Owning
$1,361

Owning assumes a typical $196,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,610 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Dunmore, PA?

Renting in Dunmore costs a median of about $1,497 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,880 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Dunmore cheap or expensive?

Dunmore is rated OK: rent takes 23.4% of the typical household income of $76,899. It ranks 161st cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Dunmore?

The median homeowner in Dunmore pays $2,890 a year in property taxes, about 1.47% of the median home value.

Is Dunmore 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 Dunmore?

The median home value in Dunmore is $196,100, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

14,181 people live in Dunmore. Numbers are typical (middle) values.