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Is Hatboro, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,27230% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$121,401about $10,117/month · 39% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$351,0006% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. 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 $90,880 a year. That is $44 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 249 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hatboro
$2,272
Downingtown
$1,539
Gettysburg
$1,221
Brookhaven
$1,641
Doylestown
$1,911
Mount Joy
$1,689
Castle Shannon
$1,608

How much do households earn in Hatboro?

Under $25k
9.7%
$25k–50k
13.7%
$50k–100k
32.5%
$100k–150k
28.2%
$150k+
16.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 44.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hatboro

SizeHatboroU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,884$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,349$1,509
3 bedrooms$3,195$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Hatboro

🏛️ Property tax$4,937a year · 1.41% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$160a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hatboro

Commute to work26.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree44%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home58.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hatboro?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $163 a month less.

Renting
$2,272
Owning
$2,435

Owning assumes a typical $351,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,100 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hatboro, PA?

Renting in Hatboro costs a median of about $2,272 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $90,880 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hatboro cheap or expensive?

Hatboro is rated OK: rent takes 22.5% of the typical household income of $121,401. It ranks 249th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hatboro?

The median homeowner in Hatboro pays $4,937 a year in property taxes, about 1.41% of the median home value.

Is Hatboro 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 Hatboro?

The median home value in Hatboro is $351,000, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

8,283 people live in Hatboro. Numbers are typical (middle) values.