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. Commutes are short, about 14.5 minutes. Most households rent (66%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $34,720 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 21 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Meadville?
Share of households by yearly income. 8.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Meadville
| Size | Meadville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $376 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $728 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $915 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,196 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,236 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Meadville 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 Meadville, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Meadville
Life in Meadville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Meadville?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $60 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $116,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,640 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Meadville, PA?
Renting in Meadville costs a median of about $868 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Meadville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $34,720 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Meadville cheap or expensive?
Meadville is rated OK: rent takes 22.3% of the typical household income of $46,708. It ranks 21st cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Meadville?
The median homeowner in Meadville pays $2,706 a year in property taxes, about 2.32% of the median home value.
Is Meadville 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 Meadville?
The median home value in Meadville is $116,400, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
12,577 people live in Meadville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.