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Is Ridley Park, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7122% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$100,941about $8,412/month · 16% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$281,70015% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 53% 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 $68,480 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 203 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Ridley Park
$1,712
Glenolden
$1,309
Elkins Park
$1,911
Souderton
$1,431
Blandon
$1,473
Wescosville
$1,768
DuBois
$1,035

How much do households earn in Ridley Park?

Under $25k
8.6%
$25k–50k
18.1%
$50k–100k
35.0%
$100k–150k
25.8%
$150k+
10.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 36.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Ridley Park

SizeRidley ParkU.S. average
Studio$1,423$1,338
1 bedroom$1,269$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,592$1,509

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

How expensive is Ridley Park 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 Ridley Park, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Ridley Park

🏛️ Property tax$7,053a year · 2.50% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$165a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Ridley Park

Commute to work27.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree32.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home63.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ridley Park?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $243 a month less.

Renting
$1,712
Owning
$1,955

Owning assumes a typical $281,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,170 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Ridley Park, PA?

Renting in Ridley Park costs a median of about $1,712 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in Ridley Park?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,480 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Ridley Park cheap or expensive?

Ridley Park is rated OK: rent takes 20.4% of the typical household income of $100,941. It ranks 203rd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Ridley Park?

The median homeowner in Ridley Park pays $7,053 a year in property taxes, about 2.50% of the median home value.

Is Ridley Park 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 Ridley Park?

The median home value in Ridley Park is $281,700, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

7,261 people live in Ridley Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.