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Is Pottstown, PA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 32 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7411% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$65,603about $5,467/month · 25% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$195,40041% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 54% 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 $69,640 a year. That is $33 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 205 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Pottstown
$1,741
Chambersburg
$1,300
Allison Park
$1,611
Carlisle
$1,540
New Castle
$815
King of Prussia
$2,382
Baldwin
$1,088

How much do households earn in Pottstown?

Under $25k
20.8%
$25k–50k
22.1%
$50k–100k
32.7%
$100k–150k
14.0%
$150k+
4.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 18.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Pottstown

SizePottstownU.S. average
Studio$661$1,338
1 bedroom$1,137$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,475$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,721$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,932$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Pottstown

🏛️ Property tax$4,464a year · 2.28% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$145a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Pottstown

Commute to work26.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree21.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line17.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pottstown?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $385 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,741
Owning
$1,356

Owning assumes a typical $195,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,540 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Pottstown, PA?

Renting in Pottstown costs a median of about $1,741 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $69,640 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Pottstown cheap or expensive?

Pottstown is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.8% of the typical household income of $65,603. It ranks 205th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Pottstown?

The median homeowner in Pottstown pays $4,464 a year in property taxes, about 2.28% of the median home value.

Is Pottstown 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 Pottstown?

The median home value in Pottstown is $195,400, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

23,476 people live in Pottstown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.