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Nazareth

Pop. 6,043·60th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Nazareth rents are up 21.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,877/mo
Year-over-Year
+21.3%
Month-over-Month
-5.3%
vs US Median
-$85
Falling (Monthly)
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Nazareth · $1,877
More expensive than 51% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
40% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,877/mo, rent takes about 40% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$75,000/yr
Local median income
$56,855/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Nazareth's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,810
4 BR+
$1,890
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,420/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,877 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

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$22,524/yr
At $1,877/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 21.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+21.3% YoY, -5.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Nazareth, PA is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,043
Median income
$56,855
Median age
45.6
Renters
58.2%
Age distribution
18.8%
20.2%
17.1%
18.2%
25.7%
Under 1818.8%
18–3420.2%
35–5417.1%
55–6418.2%
65+25.7%
Gender
45.8%
54.2%
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Race & ethnicity
82.7%
White82.7%
Black5.2%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian2%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
37.6%
30.1%
26.8%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma37.6%
Some college30.1%
Bachelor's+26.8%
Housing tenure
41.8%
58.2%
Owner41.8%
Renter58.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Nazareth, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,476 → $56,855
up 6.3%
Population
6,016 → 6,043
up 0.4%
Renter share
57.6% → 58.2%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
25.5% → 26.8%
+1.3 pts
Median age
44.3 → 45.6
+1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $53,476 in 2021 to $56,855 more recently.

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Nazareth rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Nazareth, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Nazareth is $1,877/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $970/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,420/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,140/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,810/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($56,855/yr), Nazareth ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 21.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Nazareth an affordable city for renters?

Nazareth is considered moderate for renters. At $1,877/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($56,855/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Nazareth slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Nazareth?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,877/mo in Nazareth. The local median household income is $56,855/yr, meaning the typical Nazareth household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Nazareth?

Rent in Nazareth has increased 21.3% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Nazareth rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Nazareth is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #60 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,877/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Nazareth?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Nazareth ($1,877/mo): Bangor ($1,550/mo), Bath ($1,707/mo).

What percentage of Nazareth residents rent vs. own?

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

How does Nazareth rent compare to the national average?

Nazareth's median rent of $1,877/mo is $85 (4%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #60 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $1,877/mo, rent takes ~40% of Nazareth's median household income ($56,855/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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