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Is Glenshaw, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 13 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,11137% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$100,154about $8,346/month · 15% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$249,50025% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (92.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $44,440 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 79 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Glenshaw
$1,111
Harleysville
$2,334
Aliquippa
$1,191
Village Green-Green Ridge
$1,496
Perkasie
$2,244
Audubon
$2,907
Warren
$913

How much do households earn in Glenshaw?

Under $25k
5.1%
$25k–50k
15.5%
$50k–100k
35.4%
$100k–150k
24.6%
$150k+
13.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 37.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Glenshaw

SizeGlenshawU.S. average
2 bedrooms$879$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,281$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Glenshaw

🏛️ Property tax$3,781a year · 1.52% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$150a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Glenshaw

Commute to work26.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree49.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home92.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Glenshaw?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $620 a month less.

Renting
$1,111
Owning
$1,731

Owning assumes a typical $249,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,950 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Glenshaw, PA?

Renting in Glenshaw costs a median of about $1,111 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,440 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Glenshaw cheap or expensive?

Glenshaw is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.3% of the typical household income of $100,154. It ranks 79th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Glenshaw?

The median homeowner in Glenshaw pays $3,781 a year in property taxes, about 1.52% of the median home value.

Is Glenshaw 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 Glenshaw?

The median home value in Glenshaw is $249,500, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

9,139 people live in Glenshaw. Numbers are typical (middle) values.