Cost of Living in Newtown Grant, PA: Rent, Income & Home Prices

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,48399% higher than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$181,997about $15,166/month · 109% higher than U.S. average

🔑 House price$583,60075% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.3 minutes each way. Most homes (86.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 65.1% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $139,320 a year. That is $67 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 265 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Newtown Grant

$3,483

$1,326

$1,398

$1,540

$1,197

$1,514

$885

How much do households earn in Newtown Grant?

Under $25k

4.9%

$25k–50k

5.6%

$50k–100k

21.8%

$100k–150k

32.4%

$150k+

34.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 66.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Newtown Grant

Size	Newtown Grant	U.S. average
2 bedrooms	$2,266	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$3,481	$1,698

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

How expensive is Newtown Grant overall?

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

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

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 Newtown Grant, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Newtown Grant

🏛️ Property tax$6,620a year · 1.13% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$189a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Newtown Grant

Commute to work34.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree65.1%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home86.3%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line4.8%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment7.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Newtown Grant?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $566 a month less.

Renting

$3,483

Owning

$4,049

Owning assumes a typical $583,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $58,360 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Newtown Grant, PA?

Renting in Newtown Grant costs a median of about $3,483 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in Newtown Grant?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $139,320 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Newtown Grant cheap or expensive?

Newtown Grant is rated OK: rent takes 23.0% of the typical household income of $181,997. It ranks 265th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Newtown Grant?

The median homeowner in Newtown Grant pays $6,620 a year in property taxes, about 1.13% of the median home value.

Is Newtown Grant 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 Newtown Grant?

The median home value in Newtown Grant is $583,600, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

6,193 people live in Newtown Grant. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Newtown Grant, PA expensive to live in?