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Douglassville

Pop. 279·88th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Douglassville, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,605/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+11.7%
vs US Median
-$360
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Douglassville · $1,605
More affordable than 65% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
46% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,605/mo, rent takes about 46% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$64,000/yr
Local median income
$42,083/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Douglassville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,640
3 BR
$2,050
4 BR+
$2,170
Research median
$1,640/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: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$19,260/yr
At $1,605/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, +11.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Douglassville, PA is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 42.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
279
Median income
$42,083
Median age
73.3
Renters
76.6%
Age distribution
28%
51.3%
Under 182.2%
18–349.7%
35–5428%
55–649%
65+51.3%
Gender
45.9%
54.1%
Male45.9%
Female54.1%
Race & ethnicity
92.5%
White92.5%
Black7.5%
Hispanic11.1%
Education (25+)
30.8%
18.3%
42.1%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma30.8%
Some college18.3%
Bachelor's+42.1%
Housing tenure
23.4%
76.6%
Owner23.4%
Renter76.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Douglassville, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$-666,666,666 → $42,083
down 100.0%
Population
419 → 279
down 33.4%
Renter share
75% → 76.6%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
35.1% → 42.1%
+7.0 pts
Median age
77.9 → 73.3
-4.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Douglassville, PA now reports about $42,083, up from $-666,666,666 in 2021. The population has contracted by 33.4% since 2021, moving from about 419 residents to roughly 279. Renters now make up 76.6% of households, compared with 75% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 42.1% of adults here, versus 35.1% in 2021.

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Douglassville rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Douglassville, PA

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Douglassville is $1,605/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,120/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,640/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,300/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,050/mo.

At 46% of local median household income ($42,083/yr), Douglassville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Douglassville an affordable city for renters?

Douglassville is considered stretched for renters. At $1,605/mo, rent takes approximately 46% of the local median household income ($42,083/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Douglassville significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Douglassville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,605/mo in Douglassville. The local median household income is $42,083/yr, meaning the typical Douglassville household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Douglassville?

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

How does Douglassville rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Douglassville is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #88 out of 187 tracked cities at $1,605/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Douglassville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Douglassville ($1,605/mo): Boyertown ($1,365/mo), Reading ($1,395/mo).

What percentage of Douglassville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 76.6% of Douglassville households are renters, while 23.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Douglassville has a strong rental market.

How does Douglassville rent compare to the national average?

Douglassville's median rent of $1,605/mo is $360 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #88 out of 187 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
46%
STRETCHED

At $1,605/mo, rent takes ~46% of Douglassville's median household income ($42,083/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Douglassville 46%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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