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Is Swoyersville, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 13 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$82153% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$77,172about $6,431/month · 11% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$148,30055% lower than U.S. average

Rent 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. Most homes (79.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $32,840 a year. That is $16 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 16 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Swoyersville
$821
New Freedom
$1,810
Manheim
$1,138
Clarks Summit
$1,440
Kenmar
$911
Duryea
$1,247
Vandergrift
$876

How much do households earn in Swoyersville?

Under $25k
13.0%
$25k–50k
22.3%
$50k–100k
44.1%
$100k–150k
14.7%
$150k+
6.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 20.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Swoyersville

SizeSwoyersvilleU.S. average
2 bedrooms$709$1,509
3 bedrooms$856$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Swoyersville

🏛️ Property tax$2,064a year · 1.39% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$110a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Swoyersville

Commute to work22.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree25.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home79.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Swoyersville?

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

Renting
$821
Owning
$1,029

Owning assumes a typical $148,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,830 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Swoyersville, PA?

Renting in Swoyersville costs a median of about $821 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $32,840 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Swoyersville cheap or expensive?

Swoyersville is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.8% of the typical household income of $77,172. It ranks 16th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Swoyersville?

The median homeowner in Swoyersville pays $2,064 a year in property taxes, about 1.39% of the median home value.

Is Swoyersville 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 Swoyersville?

The median home value in Swoyersville is $148,300, about 1.9 times the typical yearly household income.

5,048 people live in Swoyersville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.