salaryRent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,800 a year. That is $38 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 234 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Willow Grove?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Willow Grove
| Size | Willow Grove | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,858 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,859 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,936 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,721 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,084 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Willow Grove
Life in Willow Grove
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Willow Grove?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $484 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $357,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,730 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Willow Grove, PA?
Renting in Willow Grove costs a median of about $1,995 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Willow Grove?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,800 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Willow Grove cheap or expensive?
Willow Grove is rated OK: rent takes 22.6% of the typical household income of $105,762. It ranks 234th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Willow Grove?
The median homeowner in Willow Grove pays $5,323 a year in property taxes, about 1.49% of the median home value.
Is Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove?
The median home value in Willow Grove is $357,300, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
14,131 people live in Willow Grove. Numbers are typical (middle) values.