salaryRent is lower than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,680 a year. That is $25 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 120 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lower Allen?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lower Allen
| Size | Lower Allen | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $948 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,377 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lower Allen 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 Lower Allen, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lower Allen
Life in Lower Allen
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lower Allen?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $534 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $263,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lower Allen, PA?
Renting in Lower Allen costs a median of about $1,292 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Lower Allen?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,680 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lower Allen cheap or expensive?
Lower Allen is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.2% of the typical household income of $95,483. It ranks 120th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lower Allen?
The median homeowner in Lower Allen pays $3,187 a year in property taxes, about 1.21% of the median home value.
Is Lower Allen 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 Lower Allen?
The median home value in Lower Allen is $263,200, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
7,646 people live in Lower Allen. Numbers are typical (middle) values.