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Quakertown

Pop. 9,319·67th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Quakertown rents are up 5.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,814/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$148
Falling (Monthly)
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Quakertown · $1,814
More affordable than 53% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
51/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Quakertown's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,814/mo
Expected by trend
$1,822/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$982
2 BR
$1,457
3 BR
$2,106
4 BR+
$1,654
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,457/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,814 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
$21,768/yr
At $1,814/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Quakertown, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,319
Median income
$85,959
Median age
37.2
Renters
45.1%
Age distribution
20.2%
25.9%
23.3%
18.8%
Under 1820.2%
18–3425.9%
35–5423.3%
55–6411.8%
65+18.8%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
77.5%
13.7%
White77.5%
Black3.6%
Hispanic13.7%
Asian4.5%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
42.9%
26.5%
22.3%
No HS diploma8.3%
HS diploma42.9%
Some college26.5%
Bachelor's+22.3%
Housing tenure
54.9%
45.1%
Owner54.9%
Renter45.1%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Quakertown, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,573 → $1,814
up 15.3%
Income
$70,610 → $85,959
up 21.7%
Population
9,285 → 9,319
up 0.4%
Renter share
40.8% → 45.1%
+4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
22.8% → 22.3%
-0.5 pts

Five years ago, renters in Quakertown, PA paid around $1,573 a month. That figure now sits near $1,814, up 15.3% from the 2023 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $70,610 to $85,959 across the same window, up 21.7% versus 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. The renter share has risen from 40.8% to 45.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Quakertown, PA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Quakertown rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Quakertown, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Quakertown is $1,814/mo as of August 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,457/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $982/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,106/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($85,959/yr), Quakertown ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Quakertown an affordable city for renters?

Quakertown is considered affordable for renters. At $1,814/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($85,959/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Quakertown falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Quakertown?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,814/mo in Quakertown. The local median household income is $85,959/yr, meaning the typical Quakertown household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Quakertown?

Rent in Quakertown has increased 5.2% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Quakertown rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Quakertown is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #67 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,814/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Quakertown?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Quakertown ($1,814/mo): Hatfield ($1,575/mo), Souderton ($1,670/mo), Emmaus ($1,783/mo).

What percentage of Quakertown residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.1% of Quakertown households are renters, while 54.9% are owner-occupied. Quakertown leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Quakertown rent compare to the national average?

Quakertown's median rent of $1,814/mo is $148 (8%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #67 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,814/mo, rent takes ~25% of Quakertown's median household income ($85,959/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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