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What Is the Average Rent in Berks County, Pennsylvania?
County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Berks County, Pennsylvania is $1,181/month (±$20), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $257,300 (±$3,633), and the median household income is $79,777/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Average Rent in Berks County, Pennsylvania and Neighbouring Counties
Housing Metrics for Berks County, Pennsylvania
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,181 |
| Median Home Value | $257,300 |
| Median Household Income | $79,777 |
| Total Housing Units | 163,236 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 46,902 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 29% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 11,310 households |
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedroom | Median Rent | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $826 | +0.0% |
| 1 BR | $922 | +0.0% |
| 2 BR | $1,243 | +0.0% |
| 3 BR | $1,430 | +0.0% |
| 4 BR | $1,467 | +0.0% |
| 5+ BR | $1,388 | +0.0% |
How does Berks County, Pennsylvania compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Pennsylvania.
Higher rent than 79% of counties in Pennsylvania · 15th of 67
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester County | $1,763 |
| 2 | Montgomery County | $1,683 |
| 3 | Bucks County | $1,605 |
| … 11 more … | ||
| 15 | Berks County(you are here) | $1,181 |
| … 49 more … | ||
| 65 | Cambria County | $739 |
| 66 | Elk County | $719 |
| 67 | Cameron County | $689 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Berks County, Pennsylvania?
The median gross rent in Berks County, Pennsylvania is $1,181/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Berks County, Pennsylvania?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Berks County, Pennsylvania is $1,243/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$32. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Berks County, Pennsylvania?
The median home value in Berks County, Pennsylvania is $257,300 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Berks County are rent-burdened?
In Berks County, Pennsylvania, 11,310 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in Berks County, Pennsylvania?
The median household income in Berks County, Pennsylvania is $79,777/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,181 has a margin of error of ±$20. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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