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Dubois

Pop. 7,402·146th most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,045/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.7%
vs US Median
-$920
Rising (Monthly)
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Dubois · $1,045
More affordable than 97% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,045/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$42,000/yr
Local median income
$62,697/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Dubois's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$730
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$980
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,350
Research median
$980/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,540/yr
At $1,045/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, +5.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Dubois, PA is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,402
Median income
$62,697
Median age
37.2
Renters
40.9%
Age distribution
17.4%
30.2%
20.6%
13%
18.8%
Under 1817.4%
18–3430.2%
35–5420.6%
55–6413%
65+18.8%
Gender
53.5%
46.5%
Male53.5%
Female46.5%
Race & ethnicity
95.1%
White95.1%
Black1%
Hispanic3%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
40.9%
27.5%
26.5%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma40.9%
Some college27.5%
Bachelor's+26.5%
Housing tenure
59.1%
40.9%
Owner59.1%
Renter40.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Dubois, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,313 → $62,697
up 29.8%
Population
7,548 → 7,402
down 1.9%
Renter share
41.1% → 40.9%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
27.5% → 26.5%
-1.0 pts
Median age
39.7 → 37.2
-2.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $62,697 today, compared with $48,313 five years earlier. Census counts show Dubois, PA losing about 146 residents over the five-year window, down 1.9% on net.

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Dubois rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Dubois, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Dubois is $1,045/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $730/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $980/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $790/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,340/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($62,697/yr), Dubois ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Dubois an affordable city for renters?

Dubois is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,045/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($62,697/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Dubois falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Dubois?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,045/mo in Dubois. The local median household income is $62,697/yr, meaning the typical Dubois household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Dubois?

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

How does Dubois rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Dubois is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #146 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,045/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Dubois?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Dubois ($1,045/mo): Vandergrift ($850/mo), Johnstown ($864/mo), Indiana ($976/mo).

What percentage of Dubois residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.9% of Dubois households are renters, while 59.1% are owner-occupied. Dubois leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Dubois rent compare to the national average?

Dubois's median rent of $1,045/mo is $920 (47%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #146 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,045/mo, rent takes ~20% of Dubois's median household income ($62,697/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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