salaryRent is higher than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 11.5 minutes. Most households rent (59%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,080 a year. That is $35 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 217 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lewisburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lewisburg
| Size | Lewisburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,053 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,023 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,551 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,391 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lewisburg overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Lewisburg, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lewisburg
Life in Lewisburg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lewisburg?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $170 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $235,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,520 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lewisburg, PA?
Renting in Lewisburg costs a median of about $1,802 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Lewisburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,080 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lewisburg cheap or expensive?
Lewisburg is rated Expensive: rent takes 36.6% of the typical household income of $59,066. It ranks 217th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lewisburg?
The median homeowner in Lewisburg pays $3,769 a year in property taxes, about 1.60% of the median home value.
Is Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg?
The median home value in Lewisburg is $235,200, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
5,257 people live in Lewisburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.