Cost of Living in Emmaus, PA: Rent, Income & Home Prices

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6904% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$90,504about $7,542/month · 4% higher than U.S. average

🔑 House price$266,00020% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher 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 $67,600 a year. That is $33 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 199 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Emmaus

$1,690

$1,295

$937

$1,203

$1,005

$1,545

$1,495

How much do households earn in Emmaus?

Under $25k

12.3%

$25k–50k

15.2%

$50k–100k

40.3%

$100k–150k

20.0%

$150k+

7.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 27.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Emmaus

Size	Emmaus	U.S. average
Studio	$1,484	$1,338
1 bedroom	$1,010	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$1,714	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,761	$1,698
4 bedrooms	$2,435	$2,098

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

How expensive is Emmaus overall?

Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

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 Emmaus, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Emmaus

🏛️ Property tax$4,335a year · 1.63% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$158a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Emmaus

Commute to work26.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree32.1%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home64%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line7.3%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment3.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Emmaus?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $156 a month less.

Renting

$1,690

Owning

$1,846

Owning assumes a typical $266,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,600 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Emmaus, PA?

Renting in Emmaus costs a median of about $1,690 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $67,600 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Emmaus cheap or expensive?

Emmaus is rated OK: rent takes 22.4% of the typical household income of $90,504. It ranks 199th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Emmaus?

The median homeowner in Emmaus pays $4,335 a year in property taxes, about 1.63% of the median home value.

Is Emmaus 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 Emmaus?

The median home value in Emmaus is $266,000, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

11,889 people live in Emmaus. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Emmaus, PA expensive to live in?