salaryRent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.9 minutes. Most households rent (58%), so there are plenty of rental options. It is a highly educated city: 60.5% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,800 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 99 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Edinboro?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Edinboro
| Size | Edinboro | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $983 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $945 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,379 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Edinboro 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 Edinboro, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Edinboro
Life in Edinboro
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Edinboro?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $350 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $222,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,270 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Edinboro, PA?
Renting in Edinboro costs a median of about $1,195 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Edinboro?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,800 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Edinboro cheap or expensive?
Edinboro is rated OK: rent takes 27.6% of the typical household income of $51,955. It ranks 99th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Edinboro?
The median homeowner in Edinboro pays $2,816 a year in property taxes, about 1.26% of the median home value.
Is Edinboro 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 Edinboro?
The median home value in Edinboro is $222,700, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
5,440 people live in Edinboro. Numbers are typical (middle) values.