salaryRent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Most households rent (71%), so there are plenty of rental options. It is a highly educated city: 68.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $103,040 a year. That is $50 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 256 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Exton?
Share of households by yearly income. 48.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Exton
| Size | Exton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,720 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,212 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,576 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,072 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Exton 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 Exton, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Exton
Life in Exton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Exton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,269 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $554,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $55,420 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Exton, PA?
Renting in Exton costs a median of about $2,576 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Exton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $103,040 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Exton cheap or expensive?
Exton is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $130,172. It ranks 256th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Exton?
The median homeowner in Exton pays $4,949 a year in property taxes, about 0.89% of the median home value.
Is Exton 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 Exton?
The median home value in Exton is $554,200, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
6,772 people live in Exton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.