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Mount Wolf

Pop. 1,108·80th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Mount Wolf, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,708/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
-$254
Rising (Monthly)
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Mount Wolf · $1,708
More affordable than 61% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,708/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$68,000/yr
Local median income
$88,177/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Mount Wolf's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$2,210
4 BR+
$2,290
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,630/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,708 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 →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,496/yr
At $1,708/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, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Mount Wolf, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,108
Median income
$88,177
Median age
42.3
Renters
32.9%
Age distribution
22.8%
23.1%
19.3%
12.9%
21.8%
Under 1822.8%
18–3423.1%
35–5419.3%
55–6412.9%
65+21.8%
Gender
44.7%
55.3%
Male44.7%
Female55.3%
Race & ethnicity
92.1%
White92.1%
Black4.2%
Hispanic2.7%
Other1%
Education (25+)
47.3%
23.5%
18.8%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma47.3%
Some college23.5%
Bachelor's+18.8%
Housing tenure
67.1%
32.9%
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Mount Wolf, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,458 → $88,177
up 15.3%
Population
1,417 → 1,108
down 21.8%
Renter share
28.3% → 32.9%
+4.6 pts
Bachelor's+
16.6% → 18.8%
+2.2 pts
Median age
42.9 → 42.3
-0.6 yrs

Median household income climbed from $76,458 to $88,177 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.3% shift. Census counts show Mount Wolf, PA losing about 309 residents over the five-year window, down 21.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 28.3% to 32.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16.6% to 18.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Mount Wolf is $1,708/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,160/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,630/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,310/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,210/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($88,177/yr), Mount Wolf ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mount Wolf an affordable city for renters?

Mount Wolf is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,708/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($88,177/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mount Wolf falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Mount Wolf?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,708/mo in Mount Wolf. The local median household income is $88,177/yr, meaning the typical Mount Wolf household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Mount Wolf?

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

How does Mount Wolf rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Mount Wolf is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #80 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,708/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Mount Wolf?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Mount Wolf ($1,708/mo): Dallastown ($1,013/mo), Middletown ($1,351/mo), York ($1,387/mo).

What percentage of Mount Wolf residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.9% of Mount Wolf households are renters, while 67.1% are owner-occupied. Mount Wolf leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Mount Wolf rent compare to the national average?

Mount Wolf's median rent of $1,708/mo is $254 (13%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #80 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,708/mo, rent takes ~23% of Mount Wolf's median household income ($88,177/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Mount Wolf 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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