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Royersford

Pop. 4,945·44th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Royersford, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,981/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$19
Rising (Monthly)
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Royersford · $1,981
More expensive than 57% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,981/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$79,000/yr
Local median income
$75,288/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Royersford's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,670
1 BR
$1,840
2 BR
$2,190
3 BR
$2,640
4 BR+
$3,000
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,190/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,981 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
$23,772/yr
At $1,981/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Royersford, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, 29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,945
Median income
$75,288
Median age
38.7
Renters
54.1%
Age distribution
20.4%
23.2%
30%
13.3%
13.1%
Under 1820.4%
18–3423.2%
35–5430%
55–6413.3%
65+13.1%
Gender
53.9%
46.1%
Male53.9%
Female46.1%
Race & ethnicity
84.5%
White84.5%
Black3.4%
Hispanic6.2%
Asian2%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
14.9%
31.2%
24.5%
29.3%
No HS diploma14.9%
HS diploma31.2%
Some college24.5%
Bachelor's+29.3%
Housing tenure
45.9%
54.1%
Owner45.9%
Renter54.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Royersford, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,932 → $75,288
up 25.6%
Population
4,910 → 4,945
up 0.7%
Renter share
55.1% → 54.1%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
26.7% → 29.3%
+2.6 pts
Median age
37.6 → 38.7
+1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,932 in 2021 to $75,288 more recently. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 26.7% to 29.3% across the same window.

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At $1,981/mo, how Royersford rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Royersford rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Royersford, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Royersford is $1,981/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,670/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,190/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,840/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,640/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($75,288/yr), Royersford ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Royersford an affordable city for renters?

Royersford is considered moderate for renters. At $1,981/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($75,288/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Royersford slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Royersford?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,981/mo in Royersford. The local median household income is $75,288/yr, meaning the typical Royersford household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Royersford?

Rent in Royersford has increased 1.0% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Royersford rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Royersford is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #44 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,981/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Royersford?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Royersford ($1,981/mo): Spring City ($1,719/mo), Harleysville ($1,917/mo), Pottstown ($1,980/mo).

What percentage of Royersford residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.1% of Royersford households are renters, while 45.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Royersford has a strong rental market.

How does Royersford rent compare to the national average?

Royersford's median rent of $1,981/mo is $19 (1%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #44 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,981/mo, rent takes ~32% of Royersford's median household income ($75,288/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Royersford 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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