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Is Fort Washington, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,20226% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$179,377about $14,948/month · 106% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$575,60073% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Most homes (80.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 60.9% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $88,080 a year. That is $42 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 245 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Fort Washington
$2,202
Taylor
$1,197
Forest Hills
$1,178
Steelton
$1,422
Kennett Square
$1,540
South Williamsport
$1,326
Newtown Grant
$3,483

How much do households earn in Fort Washington?

Under $25k
2.6%
$25k–50k
8.3%
$50k–100k
24.8%
$100k–150k
18.9%
$150k+
43.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 62.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Fort Washington

SizeFort WashingtonU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,968$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,697$1,509

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

How expensive is Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Fort Washington

🏛️ Property tax$8,290a year · 1.44% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$207a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Fort Washington

Commute to work24.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree60.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home80.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fort Washington?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,792 a month less.

Renting
$2,202
Owning
$3,994

Owning assumes a typical $575,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $57,560 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Fort Washington, PA?

Renting in Fort Washington costs a median of about $2,202 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in Fort Washington?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $88,080 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Fort Washington cheap or expensive?

Fort Washington is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.7% of the typical household income of $179,377. It ranks 245th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Fort Washington?

The median homeowner in Fort Washington pays $8,290 a year in property taxes, about 1.44% of the median home value.

Is Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington?

The median home value in Fort Washington is $575,600, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

6,271 people live in Fort Washington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.