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Jeannette

Pop. 8,657·141st most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,157/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.9%
vs US Median
-$808
Rising (Monthly)
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Jeannette · $1,157
More affordable than 93% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,157/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$46,000/yr
Local median income
$49,188/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Jeannette's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$900
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,480
4 BR+
$1,590
Research median
$1,160/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: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$13,884/yr
At $1,157/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, +3.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Jeannette, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,657
Median income
$49,188
Median age
47.1
Renters
32.6%
Age distribution
15.7%
16.4%
28.8%
16.2%
22.9%
Under 1815.7%
18–3416.4%
35–5428.8%
55–6416.2%
65+22.9%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
79.9%
White79.9%
Black10.4%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian1%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
40.8%
32.3%
20.4%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma40.8%
Some college32.3%
Bachelor's+20.4%
Housing tenure
67.4%
32.6%
Owner67.4%
Renter32.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Jeannette, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,948 → $49,188
up 11.9%
Population
8,835 → 8,657
down 2.0%
Renter share
34% → 32.6%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
21.6% → 20.4%
-1.2 pts
Median age
44.9 → 47.1
+2.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $49,188 today, compared with $43,948 five years earlier. Census counts show Jeannette, PA losing about 178 residents over the five-year window, down 2.0% on net.

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Jeannette rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Jeannette, PA

Last updated: May 18, 2026

The median rent in Jeannette is $1,157/mo as of May 2026. A studio apartment averages $900/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,160/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $970/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,480/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($49,188/yr), Jeannette ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Jeannette an affordable city for renters?

Jeannette is considered affordable for renters. At $1,157/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($49,188/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Jeannette falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Jeannette?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,157/mo in Jeannette. The local median household income is $49,188/yr, meaning the typical Jeannette household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Jeannette?

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

How does Jeannette rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Jeannette is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #141 out of 165 tracked cities at $1,157/mo.

What percentage of Jeannette residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.6% of Jeannette households are renters, while 67.4% are owner-occupied. Jeannette leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Jeannette rent compare to the national average?

Jeannette's median rent of $1,157/mo is $808 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #141 out of 165 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,157/mo, rent takes ~28% of Jeannette's median household income ($49,188/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Jeannette 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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