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Red Lion

Pop. 6,516·71st most expensive in Pennsylvania·Red Lion rents are up 15.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,757/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
-$205
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Red Lion · $1,757
More affordable than 57% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,757/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$70,000/yr
Local median income
$72,901/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Red Lion's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$840
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,670
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,190/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,757 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
$21,084/yr
At $1,757/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.5% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Red Lion, PA is majority owner-occupied, 16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,516
Median income
$72,901
Median age
35.5
Renters
36.5%
Age distribution
19.9%
29%
19%
17.2%
14.9%
Under 1819.9%
18–3429%
35–5419%
55–6417.2%
65+14.9%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
84.2%
White84.2%
Black5.5%
Hispanic1.3%
Asian4.1%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
15.5%
42.6%
25.4%
16.5%
No HS diploma15.5%
HS diploma42.6%
Some college25.4%
Bachelor's+16.5%
Housing tenure
63.5%
36.5%
Owner63.5%
Renter36.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Red Lion, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,083 → $72,901
up 19.3%
Population
6,478 → 6,516
up 0.6%
Renter share
43.5% → 36.5%
-7.0 pts
Bachelor's+
17.2% → 16.5%
-0.7 pts
Median age
36.9 → 35.5
-1.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $72,901 today, compared with $61,083 five years earlier. Renters now make up 36.5% of households, compared with 43.5% five years ago.

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At $1,757/mo, how Red Lion rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Red Lion rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Red Lion, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Red Lion is $1,757/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $840/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,190/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $950/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,610/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($72,901/yr), Red Lion ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Lion an affordable city for renters?

Red Lion is considered affordable for renters. At $1,757/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($72,901/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Red Lion falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Red Lion?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,757/mo in Red Lion. The local median household income is $72,901/yr, meaning the typical Red Lion household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Red Lion?

Rent in Red Lion has increased 15.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Red Lion rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Red Lion is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #71 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,757/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Red Lion?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Red Lion ($1,757/mo): Dallastown ($1,013/mo), Columbia ($1,328/mo), York ($1,387/mo).

What percentage of Red Lion residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.5% of Red Lion households are renters, while 63.5% are owner-occupied. Red Lion leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Red Lion rent compare to the national average?

Red Lion's median rent of $1,757/mo is $205 (10%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #71 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,757/mo, rent takes ~29% of Red Lion's median household income ($72,901/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Red Lion 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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