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Is Parkville, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,47916% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$83,424about $6,952/month · 4% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$222,40033% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 59% 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 $59,160 a year. That is $28 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 155 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Parkville
$1,479
Bellevue
$1,255
Camp Hill
$1,576
Wilson
$1,747
Dormont
$1,412
Castle Shannon
$1,608
Gettysburg
$1,221

How much do households earn in Parkville?

Under $25k
5.9%
$25k–50k
23.6%
$50k–100k
39.3%
$100k–150k
19.2%
$150k+
6.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 25.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Parkville

SizeParkvilleU.S. average
1 bedroom$895$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,214$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,886$1,698

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

How expensive is Parkville 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 Parkville, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Parkville

🏛️ Property tax$3,487a year · 1.57% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$157a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Parkville

Commute to work27.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree20.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home75%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Parkville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $64 a month less.

Renting
$1,479
Owning
$1,543

Owning assumes a typical $222,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,240 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Parkville, PA?

Renting in Parkville costs a median of about $1,479 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in Parkville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,160 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Parkville cheap or expensive?

Parkville is rated OK: rent takes 21.3% of the typical household income of $83,424. It ranks 155th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Parkville?

The median homeowner in Parkville pays $3,487 a year in property taxes, about 1.57% of the median home value.

Is Parkville 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 Parkville?

The median home value in Parkville is $222,400, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

8,128 people live in Parkville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.