salaryRent is lower than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18 minutes. Most homes (84.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,640 a year. That is $21 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 67 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Northwest Harborcreek?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Northwest Harborcreek
| Size | Northwest Harborcreek | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $989 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,101 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $982 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Northwest Harborcreek 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 Northwest Harborcreek, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Northwest Harborcreek
Life in Northwest Harborcreek
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Northwest Harborcreek?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $501 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $225,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,580 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Northwest Harborcreek, PA?
Renting in Northwest Harborcreek costs a median of about $1,066 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Northwest Harborcreek?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,640 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Northwest Harborcreek cheap or expensive?
Northwest Harborcreek is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.7% of the typical household income of $100,966. It ranks 67th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Northwest Harborcreek?
The median homeowner in Northwest Harborcreek pays $3,285 a year in property taxes, about 1.45% of the median home value.
Is Northwest Harborcreek 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 Northwest Harborcreek?
The median home value in Northwest Harborcreek is $225,800, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
8,753 people live in Northwest Harborcreek. Numbers are typical (middle) values.