Rents are 6% below what North Wales's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.
Rent by unit size
These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,859 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 →
12-month history
Last updated: August 17, 2026
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Who lives here
North Wales, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 39.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How North Wales, PA has changed in 5 years
Census figures show median household income at $128,056 today, compared with $117,750 five years earlier. The population has grown by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 3,386 residents to roughly 3,440. Renters now make up 25.6% of households, compared with 22.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 39.5% of adults here, versus 44.8% in 2021.
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North Wales rent by bedroom count
Median rent for each apartment size in North Wales. Click any size for full breakdown.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026
The median rent in North Wales is $1,859/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,590/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,090/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,750/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,520/mo.
At 17% of local median household income ($128,056/yr), North Wales ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.1% over the past year.
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At $1,859/mo, rent takes ~17% of North Wales's median household income ($128,056/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
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