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Is Willow Street, PA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 36 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,547102% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$118,284about $9,857/month · 36% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$314,7005% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most households rent (59%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $141,880 a year. That is $68 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 268 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Willow Street
$3,547
$1,505
$1,448

How much do households earn in Willow Street?

Under $25k
5.9%
$25k–50k
13.8%
$50k–100k
38.9%
$100k–150k
21.3%
$150k+
17.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 38.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Willow Street

SizeWillow StreetU.S. average
Studio$3,729$1,338
1 bedroom$2,109$1,324
2 bedrooms$3,690$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,294$1,698

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

How expensive is Willow Street 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 Willow Street, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Willow Street

🏛️ Property tax$4,633a year · 1.47% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$166a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Willow Street

Commute to work29.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree50.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home40.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Willow Street?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $1,363 a month less than renting.

Renting
$3,547
Owning
$2,184

Owning assumes a typical $314,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,470 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Willow Street, PA?

Renting in Willow Street costs a median of about $3,547 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in Willow Street?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $141,880 a year, or $68 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Willow Street cheap or expensive?

Willow Street is rated Expensive: rent takes 36.0% of the typical household income of $118,284. It ranks 268th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Willow Street?

The median homeowner in Willow Street pays $4,633 a year in property taxes, about 1.47% of the median home value.

Is Willow Street 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 Street?

The median home value in Willow Street is $314,700, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

9,647 people live in Willow Street. Numbers are typical (middle) values.