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Millvale

Pop. 3,299·155th most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,042/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-8.2%
vs US Median
-$920
Falling (Monthly)
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Millvale · $1,042
More affordable than 97% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
17% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,042/mo, rent takes about 17% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$42,000/yr
Local median income
$72,778/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Millvale's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$862
2 BR
$1,146
3 BR
$1,190
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,146/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,042 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$12,504/yr
At $1,042/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, -8.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Millvale, PA is majority renter-occupied, 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,299
Median income
$72,778
Median age
40.5
Renters
58.2%
Age distribution
29.5%
29.3%
16.5%
14.5%
Under 1810.2%
18–3429.5%
35–5429.3%
55–6416.5%
65+14.5%
Gender
45.8%
54.2%
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Race & ethnicity
88.4%
White88.4%
Black8.5%
Hispanic1.8%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
34.5%
32.4%
27.4%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma34.5%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+27.4%
Housing tenure
41.8%
58.2%
Owner41.8%
Renter58.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Millvale, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,512 → $72,778
up 50.0%
Population
3,414 → 3,299
down 3.4%
Renter share
55% → 58.2%
+3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
21.5% → 27.4%
+5.9 pts
Median age
42.9 → 40.5
-2.4 yrs

Median household income grew from $48,512 to $72,778 between 2021 and 2024, a 50.0% shift. Headcount in the area went from 3,414 to 3,299 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.4% change. About 58.2% of households rent today, against 55% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 21.5% to 27.4%.

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Millvale rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Millvale, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Millvale is $1,042/mo as of August 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,146/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $862/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,190/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($72,778/yr), Millvale ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Millvale an affordable city for renters?

Millvale is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,042/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($72,778/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Millvale falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Millvale?

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 $1,042/mo in Millvale. The local median household income is $72,778/yr, meaning the typical Millvale household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Millvale?

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

How does Millvale rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Millvale is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #155 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,042/mo.

What percentage of Millvale residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.2% of Millvale households are renters, while 41.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Millvale has a strong rental market.

How does Millvale rent compare to the national average?

Millvale's median rent of $1,042/mo is $920 (47%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #155 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,042/mo, rent takes ~17% of Millvale's median household income ($72,778/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Millvale 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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