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Is New Kensington, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 27 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,20331% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$52,914about $4,410/month · 39% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$142,00057% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,120 a year. That is $23 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 101 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

New Kensington
$1,203
Elizabethtown
$1,295
Emmaus
$1,690
Mountain Top
$937
Yeadon
$1,545
Jefferson Hills
$1,495
Lower Burrell
$1,005

How much do households earn in New Kensington?

Under $25k
26.0%
$25k–50k
23.2%
$50k–100k
32.2%
$100k–150k
8.9%
$150k+
3.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 11.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in New Kensington

SizeNew KensingtonU.S. average
1 bedroom$428$1,324
2 bedrooms$978$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,276$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,465$2,098

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

How expensive is New Kensington 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 New Kensington, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in New Kensington

🏛️ Property tax$2,233a year · 1.57% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$107a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in New Kensington

Commute to work25.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree22.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home58.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line16%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in New Kensington?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $218 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,203
Owning
$985

Owning assumes a typical $142,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,200 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in New Kensington, PA?

Renting in New Kensington costs a median of about $1,203 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in New Kensington?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,120 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is New Kensington cheap or expensive?

New Kensington is rated OK: rent takes 27.3% of the typical household income of $52,914. It ranks 101st cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in New Kensington?

The median homeowner in New Kensington pays $2,233 a year in property taxes, about 1.57% of the median home value.

Is New Kensington 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 New Kensington?

The median home value in New Kensington is $142,000, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

12,011 people live in New Kensington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.