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Allison Park

Pop. 22,045·98th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Allison Park, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,500/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+10.0%
vs US Median
-$462
Rising (Monthly)
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Allison Park · $1,500
More affordable than 76% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
16% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,500/mo, rent takes about 16% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$60,000/yr
Local median income
$113,822/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Allison Park's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,810
4 BR+
$1,950
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,420/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,500 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$18,000/yr
At $1,500/mo median
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Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +10.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

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Allison Park, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 61.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,045
Median income
$113,822
Median age
42.2
Renters
22.8%
Age distribution
21.3%
19.7%
23%
13.9%
22.1%
Under 1821.3%
18–3419.7%
35–5423%
55–6413.9%
65+22.1%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
92.3%
White92.3%
Black0.5%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian2.8%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
16.9%
19.5%
61.8%
No HS diploma1.8%
HS diploma16.9%
Some college19.5%
Bachelor's+61.8%
Housing tenure
77.2%
22.8%
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Allison Park, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,200 → $113,822
up 27.6%
Population
23,160 → 22,045
down 4.8%
Renter share
27.7% → 22.8%
-4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
56.1% → 61.8%
+5.7 pts
Median age
43.9 → 42.2
-1.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $89,200 to $113,822 across the same window, up 27.6% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 23,160 to 22,045 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.8% change. About 22.8% of households rent today, against 27.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 56.1% to 61.8%.

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Allison Park rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Allison Park is $1,500/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,110/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,420/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,180/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,810/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($113,822/yr), Allison Park ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Allison Park an affordable city for renters?

Allison Park is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,500/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($113,822/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Allison Park falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Allison Park?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,500/mo in Allison Park. The local median household income is $113,822/yr, meaning the typical Allison Park household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Allison Park?

Rent in Allison Park has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 2026.

How does Allison Park rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Allison Park is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #98 out of 165 tracked cities at $1,500/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Allison Park?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Allison Park ($1,500/mo): Millvale ($1,042/mo), Etna ($1,063/mo), Oakmont ($1,129/mo).

What percentage of Allison Park residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.8% of Allison Park households are renters, while 77.2% are owner-occupied. Allison Park leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Allison Park rent compare to the national average?

Allison Park's median rent of $1,500/mo is $462 (24%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #98 out of 165 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,500/mo, rent takes ~16% of Allison Park's median household income ($113,822/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Allison Park 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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