salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most households rent (60%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $34,640 a year. That is $17 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 20 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lewistown?
Share of households by yearly income. 8.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lewistown
| Size | Lewistown | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $691 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $834 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,059 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,444 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lewistown 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 Lewistown, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lewistown
Life in Lewistown
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lewistown?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $183 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $98,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,850 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lewistown, PA?
Renting in Lewistown costs a median of about $866 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Lewistown?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $34,640 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lewistown cheap or expensive?
Lewistown is rated OK: rent takes 23.9% of the typical household income of $43,395. It ranks 20th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lewistown?
The median homeowner in Lewistown pays $1,737 a year in property taxes, about 1.76% of the median home value.
Is Lewistown 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 Lewistown?
The median home value in Lewistown is $98,500, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
8,479 people live in Lewistown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.