salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 32.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,360 a year. That is $17 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 33 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Shamokin?
Share of households by yearly income. 6.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Shamokin
| Size | Shamokin | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $478 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $743 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,007 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,221 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Shamokin overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Shamokin, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Shamokin
Life in Shamokin
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Shamokin?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $490 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $60,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $6,040 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Shamokin, PA?
Renting in Shamokin costs a median of about $909 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Shamokin?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,360 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Shamokin cheap or expensive?
Shamokin is rated OK: rent takes 25.5% of the typical household income of $42,806. It ranks 33rd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Shamokin?
The median homeowner in Shamokin pays $858 a year in property taxes, about 1.42% of the median home value.
Is Shamokin 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 Shamokin?
The median home value in Shamokin is $60,400, about 1.4 times the typical yearly household income.
6,853 people live in Shamokin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.