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Is Selinsgrove, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,16933% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$70,804about $5,900/month · 19% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$198,50040% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 78% 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 13.5 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,760 a year. That is $22 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 91 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Selinsgrove
$1,169
New Brighton
$826
Shippensburg
$948
Palmerton
$1,027
Hollidaysburg
$1,288
Wyndmoor
$1,615
Exeter
$1,082

How much do households earn in Selinsgrove?

Under $25k
22.3%
$25k–50k
21.7%
$50k–100k
36.7%
$100k–150k
12.3%
$150k+
7.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Selinsgrove

SizeSelinsgroveU.S. average
1 bedroom$727$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,319$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,170$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Selinsgrove

🏛️ Property tax$2,095a year · 1.06% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$135a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Selinsgrove

Commute to work13.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree33.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Selinsgrove?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $208 a month less.

Renting
$1,169
Owning
$1,377

Owning assumes a typical $198,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,850 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Selinsgrove, PA?

Renting in Selinsgrove costs a median of about $1,169 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,760 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Selinsgrove cheap or expensive?

Selinsgrove is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.8% of the typical household income of $70,804. It ranks 91st cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Selinsgrove?

The median homeowner in Selinsgrove pays $2,095 a year in property taxes, about 1.06% of the median home value.

Is Selinsgrove 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 Selinsgrove?

The median home value in Selinsgrove is $198,500, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

5,593 people live in Selinsgrove. Numbers are typical (middle) values.