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Ridley Park

Pop. 7,261·98th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Ridley Park, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,475/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$490
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Ridley Park · $1,475
More affordable than 74% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
19% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,475/mo, rent takes about 19% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$59,000/yr
Local median income
$93,594/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ridley Park's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,443
Research median
$1,443/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$17,700/yr
At $1,475/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ridley Park, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,261
Median income
$93,594
Median age
38.9
Renters
36.4%
Age distribution
19.4%
23.2%
25.1%
13.8%
18.5%
Under 1819.4%
18–3423.2%
35–5425.1%
55–6413.8%
65+18.5%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
83.6%
White83.6%
Black7.5%
Hispanic4.7%
Asian1%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
33.4%
28.1%
32.3%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma33.4%
Some college28.1%
Bachelor's+32.3%
Housing tenure
63.6%
36.4%
Owner63.6%
Renter36.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Ridley Park, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$86,730 → $93,594
up 7.9%
Population
7,131 → 7,261
up 1.8%
Renter share
28% → 36.4%
+8.4 pts
Bachelor's+
29.1% → 32.3%
+3.2 pts
Median age
40.7 → 38.9
-1.8 yrs

Median household income grew from $86,730 to $93,594 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.9% shift. Headcount in the area went from 7,131 to 7,261 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.8% change. About 36.4% of households rent today, against 28% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 29.1% to 32.3%.

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Ridley Park rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Ridley Park, PA

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Ridley Park is $1,475/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,290/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,443/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,150/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($93,594/yr), Ridley Park ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ridley Park an affordable city for renters?

Ridley Park is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,475/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($93,594/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ridley Park falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Ridley Park?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,475/mo in Ridley Park. The local median household income is $93,594/yr, meaning the typical Ridley Park household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ridley Park?

Rent in Ridley Park has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Ridley Park rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Ridley Park is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #98 out of 187 tracked cities at $1,475/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ridley Park?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ridley Park ($1,475/mo): Crum Lynne ($1,100/mo), Chester ($1,299/mo), Glenolden ($1,434/mo).

What percentage of Ridley Park residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.4% of Ridley Park households are renters, while 63.6% are owner-occupied. Ridley Park leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ridley Park rent compare to the national average?

Ridley Park's median rent of $1,475/mo is $490 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #98 out of 187 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,475/mo, rent takes ~19% of Ridley Park's median household income ($93,594/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ridley Park 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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