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Etna

Pop. 3,364·145th most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,063/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-21.3%
vs US Median
-$902
Falling (Monthly)
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Etna · $1,063
More affordable than 96% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,063/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$43,000/yr
Local median income
$53,654/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Etna's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$825
2 BR
$959
3 BR
$1,403
Research median
$959/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,756/yr
At $1,063/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -21.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Etna, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,364
Median income
$53,654
Median age
42.6
Renters
52.3%
Age distribution
15.9%
21.9%
23.3%
19%
20%
Under 1815.9%
18–3421.9%
35–5423.3%
55–6419%
65+20%
Gender
52.3%
47.7%
Male52.3%
Female47.7%
Race & ethnicity
90%
White90%
Black1.8%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian0.5%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
34%
32.7%
26.2%
No HS diploma7.1%
HS diploma34%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+26.2%
Housing tenure
47.7%
52.3%
Owner47.7%
Renter52.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Etna, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,443 → $53,654
up 20.7%
Population
3,426 → 3,364
down 1.8%
Renter share
46.3% → 52.3%
+6.0 pts
Bachelor's+
22.1% → 26.2%
+4.1 pts
Median age
38.5 → 42.6
+4.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $44,443 to $53,654 across the same window, up 20.7% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 3,426 to 3,364 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.8% change. About 52.3% of households rent today, against 46.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 22.1% to 26.2%.

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About renting in Etna, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Etna is $1,063/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $959/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $825/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,403/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($53,654/yr), Etna ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Etna an affordable city for renters?

Etna is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,063/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($53,654/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Etna falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Etna?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,063/mo in Etna. The local median household income is $53,654/yr, meaning the typical Etna household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Etna?

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

How does Etna rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Etna is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #145 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,063/mo.

What percentage of Etna residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.3% of Etna households are renters, while 47.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Etna has a strong rental market.

How does Etna rent compare to the national average?

Etna's median rent of $1,063/mo is $902 (46%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #145 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,063/mo, rent takes ~24% of Etna's median household income ($53,654/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Etna 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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