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Is Schuylkill Haven, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$99743% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$58,419about $4,868/month · 33% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$132,40060% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 88% 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 $39,880 a year. That is $19 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 48 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Schuylkill Haven
$997
Lewisburg
$1,802
Collegeville
$1,586
Lehighton
$1,124
Whitfield
$1,626
Dorneyville
$2,134
Titusville
$730

How much do households earn in Schuylkill Haven?

Under $25k
16.9%
$25k–50k
33.1%
$50k–100k
33.2%
$100k–150k
8.2%
$150k+
2.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 11.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Schuylkill Haven

SizeSchuylkill HavenU.S. average
1 bedroom$685$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,045$1,509

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

How expensive is Schuylkill Haven 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 Schuylkill Haven, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Schuylkill Haven

🏛️ Property tax$1,766a year · 1.33% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$143a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Schuylkill Haven

Commute to work22.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree20.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Schuylkill Haven?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $78 a month less than renting.

Renting
$997
Owning
$919

Owning assumes a typical $132,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,240 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Schuylkill Haven, PA?

Renting in Schuylkill Haven costs a median of about $997 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in Schuylkill Haven?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $39,880 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Schuylkill Haven cheap or expensive?

Schuylkill Haven is rated OK: rent takes 20.5% of the typical household income of $58,419. It ranks 48th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Schuylkill Haven?

The median homeowner in Schuylkill Haven pays $1,766 a year in property taxes, about 1.33% of the median home value.

Is Schuylkill Haven 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 Schuylkill Haven?

The median home value in Schuylkill Haven is $132,400, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

5,253 people live in Schuylkill Haven. Numbers are typical (middle) values.