salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (90.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 56.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,040 a year. That is $31 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 193 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Whitfield?
Share of households by yearly income. 53.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Whitfield
| Size | Whitfield | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,154 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Whitfield 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 Whitfield, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Whitfield
Life in Whitfield
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Whitfield?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $537 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $311,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,170 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Whitfield, PA?
Renting in Whitfield costs a median of about $1,626 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Whitfield?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,040 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Whitfield cheap or expensive?
Whitfield is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.3% of the typical household income of $136,689. It ranks 193rd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Whitfield?
The median homeowner in Whitfield pays $5,416 a year in property taxes, about 1.74% of the median home value.
Is Whitfield 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 Whitfield?
The median home value in Whitfield is $311,700, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
5,226 people live in Whitfield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.