salaryRent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. 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 $81,840 a year. That is $39 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 237 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Folcroft?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Folcroft
| Size | Folcroft | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,054 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,890 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,733 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Folcroft 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 Folcroft, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Folcroft
Life in Folcroft
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Folcroft?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $856 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $171,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Folcroft, PA?
Renting in Folcroft costs a median of about $2,046 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Folcroft?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,840 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Folcroft cheap or expensive?
Folcroft is rated Expensive: rent takes 37.1% of the typical household income of $66,119. It ranks 237th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Folcroft?
The median homeowner in Folcroft pays $3,987 a year in property taxes, about 2.32% of the median home value.
Is Folcroft 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 Folcroft?
The median home value in Folcroft is $171,500, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
6,772 people live in Folcroft. Numbers are typical (middle) values.