salaryRent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income. Most households rent (58%), so there are plenty of rental options. It is a highly educated city: 62.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,720 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 220 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Media?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Media
| Size | Media | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,060 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,332 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,911 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,793 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Media 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 Media, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Media
Life in Media
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Media?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,428 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $467,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $46,780 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Media, PA?
Renting in Media costs a median of about $1,818 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Media?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,720 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Media cheap or expensive?
Media is rated OK: rent takes 22.7% of the typical household income of $96,086. It ranks 220th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Media?
The median homeowner in Media pays $5,846 a year in property taxes, about 1.25% of the median home value.
Is Media 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 Media?
The median home value in Media is $467,800, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
5,870 people live in Media. Numbers are typical (middle) values.