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Boyertown

Pop. 4,287·112th most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,401/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
-$561
Rising (Monthly)
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Boyertown · $1,401
More affordable than 81% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,401/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$56,000/yr
Local median income
$56,723/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Boyertown's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$940
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,690
4 BR+
$1,810
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,360/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,401 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,812/yr
At $1,401/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Boyertown, PA is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,287
Median income
$56,723
Median age
41.3
Renters
59.3%
Age distribution
15.1%
25.6%
25.1%
12.5%
21.7%
Under 1815.1%
18–3425.6%
35–5425.1%
55–6412.5%
65+21.7%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
92.3%
White92.3%
Black0.9%
Hispanic2.2%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
38.8%
30.7%
21.1%
No HS diploma9.3%
HS diploma38.8%
Some college30.7%
Bachelor's+21.1%
Housing tenure
40.7%
59.3%
Owner40.7%
Renter59.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Boyertown, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,321 → $56,723
up 6.4%
Population
4,242 → 4,287
up 1.1%
Renter share
53.5% → 59.3%
+5.8 pts
Bachelor's+
19.6% → 21.1%
+1.5 pts
Median age
41.9 → 41.3
-0.6 yrs

Median household income grew from $53,321 to $56,723 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.4% shift. Headcount in the area went from 4,242 to 4,287 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. About 59.3% of households rent today, against 53.5% in 2021.

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Boyertown rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Boyertown. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Boyertown, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Boyertown is $1,401/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $940/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,360/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,080/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,690/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($56,723/yr), Boyertown ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Boyertown an affordable city for renters?

Boyertown is considered moderate for renters. At $1,401/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($56,723/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Boyertown slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Boyertown?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,401/mo in Boyertown. The local median household income is $56,723/yr, meaning the typical Boyertown household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Boyertown?

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

How does Boyertown rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Boyertown is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #112 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,401/mo.

What percentage of Boyertown residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.3% of Boyertown households are renters, while 40.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Boyertown has a strong rental market.

How does Boyertown rent compare to the national average?

Boyertown's median rent of $1,401/mo is $561 (29%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #112 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,401/mo, rent takes ~30% of Boyertown's median household income ($56,723/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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