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What Is the Average Rent in Monroe County, Pennsylvania?

$1,393/month 3.4%vs 2023 ($1,347)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is $1,393/month (±$42), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $267,600 (±$6,401), and the median household income is $83,565/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Monroe County, Pennsylvania and Neighbouring Counties

Carbon: $994Northampton: $1,395Luzerne: $1,004Warren: $1,409Pike: $1,378Monroe County: $1,393Wayne: $1,038Sussex: $1,585Lackawanna: $1,007$994$1,395$1,004$1,409$1,378$1,393$1,038$1,585$1,007

Housing Metrics for Monroe County, Pennsylvania

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,393
Median Home Value$267,600
Median Household Income$83,565
Total Housing Units61,212
Renter-Occupied Units12,101
Renter-Occupied Share20%
Households Paying 50%+ Income3,486 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$985n/a
1 BR$982+198.5%
2 BR$1,344+130.9%
3 BR$1,578+88.1%
4 BR$1,771+92.7%
5+ BR$2,696n/a

How does Monroe County, Pennsylvania compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Pennsylvania.

Higher rent than 93% of counties in Pennsylvania · 6th of 67

Cheapest: Cambria County($739)
Priciest: Chester County($1,763)
#CountyValue
1Chester County$1,763
2Montgomery County$1,683
3Bucks County$1,605
… 2 more …
6Monroe County(you are here)$1,393
… 58 more …
65Cambria County$739
66Elk County$719
67Cameron County$689

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Monroe County, Pennsylvania?

The median gross rent in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is $1,393/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 Monroe County, Pennsylvania?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is $1,344/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$78. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Monroe County, Pennsylvania?

The median home value in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is $267,600 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Monroe County are rent-burdened?

In Monroe County, Pennsylvania, 3,486 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 Monroe County, Pennsylvania?

The median household income in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is $83,565/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 $1,393 has a margin of error of ±$42. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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