Cost of Living in Greene County, Pennsylvania
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Greene County Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Greene County ranks #985 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 31%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Greene County, Pennsylvania
Greene County Delivers Exceptional Affordability
Greene County's rent-to-income ratio of 13.5% ranks among the lowest in Pennsylvania and sits well below both the national average of 15.8% and the state average of 16.5%. With a median household income of $66,870 and monthly rent of just $754, Greene residents enjoy meaningful financial breathing room.
Greene Ranks Among PA's Most Affordable
At 13.5%, Greene County's rent-to-income ratio is the best in this eight-county group and among Pennsylvania's lowest statewide. The county's median rent of $754 undercuts the state median by 21%, making Greene an affordable outlier in the state housing market.
Greene Offers the Region's Most Favorable Ratios
Greene County's 13.5% rent-to-income ratio beats every regional peer, including Fulton (14.5%), Huntingdon (14.6%), and Fayette (16.5%), while its $754 rent ties for lowest in the group. The median home value of $146,200 remains moderate, reflecting a county where affordability prevails.
Just 13.5% of Income Goes to Rent
Greene County households earning $66,870 pay only $754 for rent or $754 for mortgage, consuming just 13.5% of gross income—exceptional affordability that leaves over 86% for other needs. Rental and ownership costs nearly converge here, giving residents real flexibility in housing choices.
Greene County: Maximum Housing Freedom
Greene County offers the best housing affordability in this group, with renters spending just 13.5% of income on housing—significantly below the national average. If affordability is your priority, Greene's $754 rent and reasonable home values beat every comparable option in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living Advisory: Greene County
Affordability Verdict
For renters in Greene County, the market is affordable. Expect to pay around $754/month in gross rent, with 25.0% of renter households considered cost-burdened.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Greene County pay $754/month on average, compared to $754/month for homeowners. This market favors buyers by about 0%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $30,160/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $32,314/year. With a median household income of $66,870, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 25.0% of renter households in Greene County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Compared to Forest County where rent averages $808/month, Greene County is approximately 7% less expensive.
Affordability Calculator
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Rent Burden
13.5%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,560
per month
Owner Cost Burden
13.5%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Greene County
Median home value is $146,200. Estimated monthly cost: $1,167 vs. your max of $1,560.
Rent Affordability Guide
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.
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