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Harleysville

Pop. 9,090·53rd most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Harleysville, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,914/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$51
Falling (Monthly)
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Harleysville · $1,914
More expensive than 54% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,914/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$77,000/yr
Local median income
$106,735/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Harleysville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,710
1 BR
$1,890
2 BR
$2,250
3 BR
$2,710
4 BR+
$3,080
Research median
$2,250/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
$22,968/yr
At $1,914/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Harleysville, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 40.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,090
Median income
$106,735
Median age
49.5
Renters
36.9%
Age distribution
16%
18.3%
22.9%
17.5%
25.3%
Under 1816%
18–3418.3%
35–5422.9%
55–6417.5%
65+25.3%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
83.3%
White83.3%
Black5.3%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian3.3%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
31.1%
24.2%
40.4%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma31.1%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+40.4%
Housing tenure
63.1%
36.9%
Owner63.1%
Renter36.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Harleysville, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$101,594 → $106,735
up 5.1%
Population
9,219 → 9,090
down 1.4%
Renter share
34.9% → 36.9%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
41.6% → 40.4%
-1.2 pts
Median age
48 → 49.5
+1.5 yrs

Median household income grew from $101,594 to $106,735 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.1% shift. Headcount in the area went from 9,219 to 9,090 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. About 36.9% of households rent today, against 34.9% in 2021.

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Harleysville rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Harleysville, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Harleysville is $1,914/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,710/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,250/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,890/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,710/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($106,735/yr), Harleysville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Harleysville an affordable city for renters?

Harleysville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,914/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($106,735/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Harleysville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Harleysville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,914/mo in Harleysville. The local median household income is $106,735/yr, meaning the typical Harleysville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Harleysville?

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

How does Harleysville rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Harleysville is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #53 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,914/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Harleysville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Harleysville ($1,914/mo): Hatfield ($1,654/mo), Souderton ($1,675/mo), Norristown ($1,763/mo).

What percentage of Harleysville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.9% of Harleysville households are renters, while 63.1% are owner-occupied. Harleysville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Harleysville rent compare to the national average?

Harleysville's median rent of $1,914/mo is $51 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #53 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,914/mo, rent takes ~22% of Harleysville's median household income ($106,735/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Harleysville 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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