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Clarks Summit

Pop. 5,073·67th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Clarks Summit, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,780/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$185
Falling (Monthly)
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Clarks Summit · $1,780
More affordable than 55% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,780/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$71,000/yr
Local median income
$92,083/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Clarks Summit's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$910
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,310
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$1,860
Research median
$1,310/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,360/yr
At $1,780/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Clarks Summit, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 56.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,073
Median income
$92,083
Median age
43.8
Renters
27%
Age distribution
17.3%
23.3%
22%
15.4%
21.9%
Under 1817.3%
18–3423.3%
35–5422%
55–6415.4%
65+21.9%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
92.5%
White92.5%
Hispanic3.7%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
19.6%
23.1%
56.3%
No HS diploma1.1%
HS diploma19.6%
Some college23.1%
Bachelor's+56.3%
Housing tenure
73%
27%
Owner73%
Renter27%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Clarks Summit, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,481 → $92,083
up 14.4%
Population
5,122 → 5,073
down 1.0%
Renter share
24.9% → 27%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
48.8% → 56.3%
+7.5 pts
Median age
44.6 → 43.8
-0.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Clarks Summit, PA now reports about $92,083, up from $80,481 in 2021. Census counts show Clarks Summit, PA losing about 49 residents over the five-year window, down 1.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 24.9% to 27%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 48.8% to 56.3% across the same window.

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Clarks Summit rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Clarks Summit, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Clarks Summit is $1,780/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $910/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,310/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,080/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,710/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($92,083/yr), Clarks Summit ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Clarks Summit an affordable city for renters?

Clarks Summit is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,780/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($92,083/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Clarks Summit falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Clarks Summit?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,780/mo in Clarks Summit. The local median household income is $92,083/yr, meaning the typical Clarks Summit household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Clarks Summit?

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

How does Clarks Summit rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Clarks Summit is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #67 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,780/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Clarks Summit?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Clarks Summit ($1,780/mo): Pittston ($1,119/mo), Scranton ($1,315/mo), Wilkes-Barre ($1,358/mo).

What percentage of Clarks Summit residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27% of Clarks Summit households are renters, while 73% are owner-occupied. Clarks Summit leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Clarks Summit rent compare to the national average?

Clarks Summit's median rent of $1,780/mo is $185 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #67 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,780/mo, rent takes ~23% of Clarks Summit's median household income ($92,083/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Clarks Summit 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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