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Is Hellertown, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,51414% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$78,529about $6,544/month · 10% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$256,20023% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,560 a year. That is $29 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 170 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hellertown
$1,514
Corry
$885
Campbelltown
$1,760
Gilbertsville
$1,398
Penn Wynne
$2,102
Clairton
$1,113
Newtown Grant
$3,483

How much do households earn in Hellertown?

Under $25k
11.3%
$25k–50k
25.1%
$50k–100k
37.3%
$100k–150k
18.1%
$150k+
7.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 25.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hellertown

SizeHellertownU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,121$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,453$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,812$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,955$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Hellertown

🏛️ Property tax$4,235a year · 1.65% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$126a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hellertown

Commute to work25.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree30.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hellertown?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $264 a month less.

Renting
$1,514
Owning
$1,778

Owning assumes a typical $256,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,620 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hellertown, PA?

Renting in Hellertown costs a median of about $1,514 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,560 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hellertown cheap or expensive?

Hellertown is rated OK: rent takes 23.1% of the typical household income of $78,529. It ranks 170th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hellertown?

The median homeowner in Hellertown pays $4,235 a year in property taxes, about 1.65% of the median home value.

Is Hellertown 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 Hellertown?

The median home value in Hellertown is $256,200, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

6,118 people live in Hellertown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.