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Is Natrona Heights, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,03241% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$75,182about $6,265/month · 14% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$160,00052% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (79.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,280 a year. That is $20 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 57 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Natrona Heights
$1,032
Huntingdon
$938
Ambridge
$1,078
Rutherford
$1,274
Tamaqua
$1,098
Shamokin
$909
Linglestown
$1,785

How much do households earn in Natrona Heights?

Under $25k
12.8%
$25k–50k
23.4%
$50k–100k
31.5%
$100k–150k
17.2%
$150k+
9.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 27.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Natrona Heights

SizeNatrona HeightsU.S. average
1 bedroom$851$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,037$1,509

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Natrona Heights overall?

Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing
85
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
109
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Natrona Heights, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Natrona Heights

🏛️ Property tax$2,938a year · 1.84% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$124a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Natrona Heights

Commute to work23.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home79.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Natrona Heights?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $78 a month less.

Renting
$1,032
Owning
$1,110

Owning assumes a typical $160,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,000 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Natrona Heights, PA?

Renting in Natrona Heights costs a median of about $1,032 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in Natrona Heights?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,280 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Natrona Heights cheap or expensive?

Natrona Heights is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.5% of the typical household income of $75,182. It ranks 57th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Natrona Heights?

The median homeowner in Natrona Heights pays $2,938 a year in property taxes, about 1.84% of the median home value.

Is Natrona Heights 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 Natrona Heights?

The median home value in Natrona Heights is $160,000, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.

6,903 people live in Natrona Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.