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Is Jeannette, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,01442% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$53,049about $4,421/month · 39% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$114,40066% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 87% 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 $40,560 a year. That is $20 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 51 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Jeannette
$1,014
Folsom
$1,699
Park Forest Village
$1,272
Old Forge
$1,897
Northwest Harborcreek
$1,066
Carbondale
$1,291
Kulpsville
$2,149

How much do households earn in Jeannette?

Under $25k
26.0%
$25k–50k
24.4%
$50k–100k
32.4%
$100k–150k
8.2%
$150k+
3.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 11.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Jeannette

SizeJeannetteU.S. average
Studio$306$1,338
1 bedroom$733$1,324
2 bedrooms$977$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,185$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Jeannette

🏛️ Property tax$1,648a year · 1.44% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$122a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Jeannette

Commute to work28.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree20.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home67.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line18.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jeannette?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $220 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,014
Owning
$794

Owning assumes a typical $114,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,440 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Jeannette, PA?

Renting in Jeannette costs a median of about $1,014 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,560 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Jeannette cheap or expensive?

Jeannette is rated OK: rent takes 22.9% of the typical household income of $53,049. It ranks 51st cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Jeannette?

The median homeowner in Jeannette pays $1,648 a year in property taxes, about 1.44% of the median home value.

Is Jeannette 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 Jeannette?

The median home value in Jeannette is $114,400, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.

8,657 people live in Jeannette. Numbers are typical (middle) values.