Pennsylvania
Ranked #20 of 51 for housing affordability
58Moderate
Median Home Price
🏠$270K
4.1x income
Median Rent
🔑$1K
31.5% rent-burdened
Median Income
💰$66K
Population: 12,972,008
Homeownership
🏡68.8%
12,550 experiencing homelessness
Housing Shortage
📉100,000
units needed
Building Permits (2024)
🔨28,000
Price-to-Income
📊4.1x
Severe Rent Burden
⚠️15.5%
paying >50% of income
Rent Burden Breakdown
vs. National Average
Metros in Pennsylvania
| Metro | Score | Home Price | Rent | Income | Rent Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 50 | $310K | $1K | $71K | 33.0% |
| Pittsburgh | 68 | $220K | $1K | $60K | 29.5% |
Housing Policies
Neighborhood Assistance Programlow-income housing tax creditsPHFA programsWhole-Home Repairs Act