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Dallastown

Pop. 4,185·151st most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,013/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+6.6%
vs US Median
-$952
Rising (Monthly)
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Dallastown · $1,013
More affordable than 97% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
19% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,013/mo, rent takes about 19% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$41,000/yr
Local median income
$63,517/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Dallastown's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$920
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,750
4 BR+
$1,810
Research median
$1,290/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
$12,156/yr
At $1,013/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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, +6.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Dallastown, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,185
Median income
$63,517
Median age
36.4
Renters
54.9%
Age distribution
29%
18.2%
27%
16.6%
Under 1829%
18–3418.2%
35–5427%
55–6416.6%
65+9.2%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
94.5%
White94.5%
Black0.5%
Hispanic12%
Education (25+)
37.6%
29.1%
24.8%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma37.6%
Some college29.1%
Bachelor's+24.8%
Housing tenure
45.1%
54.9%
Owner45.1%
Renter54.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Dallastown, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,618 → $63,517
up 23.1%
Population
4,147 → 4,185
up 0.9%
Renter share
49.5% → 54.9%
+5.4 pts
Bachelor's+
22.6% → 24.8%
+2.2 pts
Median age
39.5 → 36.4
-3.1 yrs

Median household income grew from $51,618 to $63,517 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.1% shift. About 54.9% of households rent today, against 49.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 22.6% to 24.8%.

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By apartment size

Dallastown rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Dallastown, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Dallastown is $1,013/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $920/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,290/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,030/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,750/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($63,517/yr), Dallastown ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Dallastown an affordable city for renters?

Dallastown is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,013/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($63,517/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Dallastown falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Dallastown?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,013/mo in Dallastown. The local median household income is $63,517/yr, meaning the typical Dallastown household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Dallastown?

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

How does Dallastown rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Dallastown is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #151 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,013/mo.

What percentage of Dallastown residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.9% of Dallastown households are renters, while 45.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Dallastown has a strong rental market.

How does Dallastown rent compare to the national average?

Dallastown's median rent of $1,013/mo is $952 (48%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #151 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,013/mo, rent takes ~19% of Dallastown's median household income ($63,517/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Dallastown 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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