salaryRent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (81.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,160 a year. That is $29 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 163 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Weigelstown?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Weigelstown
| Size | Weigelstown | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,500+ | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,453 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,481 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,726 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Weigelstown 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 Weigelstown, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Weigelstown
Life in Weigelstown
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Weigelstown?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $19 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $219,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,950 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Weigelstown, PA?
Renting in Weigelstown costs a median of about $1,504 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Weigelstown?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,160 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Weigelstown cheap or expensive?
Weigelstown is rated OK: rent takes 22.7% of the typical household income of $79,509. It ranks 163rd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Weigelstown?
The median homeowner in Weigelstown pays $3,701 a year in property taxes, about 1.69% of the median home value.
Is Weigelstown 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 Weigelstown?
The median home value in Weigelstown is $219,500, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
15,485 people live in Weigelstown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.