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

CheapRent takes 13 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,39820% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$125,988about $10,499/month · 45% higher than U.S. average

🔑 House price$359,1008% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 63% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 30.3 minutes each way. Most homes (82.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,920 a year. That is $27 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 141 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Gilbertsville

$1,398

$3,483

$1,326

$1,514

$885

$1,760

$1,540

How much do households earn in Gilbertsville?

Under $25k

4.9%

$25k–50k

14.6%

$50k–100k

32.1%

$100k–150k

30.8%

$150k+

19.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 50.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Gilbertsville

Size	Gilbertsville	U.S. average
1 bedroom	$1,165	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$1,343	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$2,069	$1,698

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

How expensive is Gilbertsville 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 Gilbertsville, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Gilbertsville

🏛️ Property tax$4,785a year · 1.33% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$151a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Gilbertsville

Commute to work30.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree40.4%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home82.3%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line2.9%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment4.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Gilbertsville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,094 a month less.

Renting

$1,398

Owning

$2,492

Owning assumes a typical $359,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,910 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Gilbertsville, PA?

Renting in Gilbertsville costs a median of about $1,398 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,920 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Gilbertsville cheap or expensive?

Gilbertsville is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.3% of the typical household income of $125,988. It ranks 141st cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Gilbertsville?

The median homeowner in Gilbertsville pays $4,785 a year in property taxes, about 1.33% of the median home value.

Is Gilbertsville 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 Gilbertsville?

The median home value in Gilbertsville is $359,100, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

6,165 people live in Gilbertsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Gilbertsville, PA expensive to live in?