salaryRent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (83.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,400 a year. That is $34 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 214 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Linglestown?
Share of households by yearly income. 43.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Linglestown
| Size | Linglestown | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $835 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,912 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Linglestown 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 Linglestown, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Linglestown
Life in Linglestown
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Linglestown?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $15 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $259,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,940 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Linglestown, PA?
Renting in Linglestown costs a median of about $1,785 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Linglestown?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,400 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Linglestown cheap or expensive?
Linglestown is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $99,824. It ranks 214th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Linglestown?
The median homeowner in Linglestown pays $2,941 a year in property taxes, about 1.13% of the median home value.
Is Linglestown 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 Linglestown?
The median home value in Linglestown is $259,400, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
6,957 people live in Linglestown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.