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Tamaqua

Pop. 6,924·147th most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,146/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-10.7%
vs US Median
-$816
Falling (Monthly)
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Tamaqua · $1,146
More affordable than 94% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,146/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$46,000/yr
Local median income
$46,176/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Tamaqua's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$880
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$1,710
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,290/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,146 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
$13,752/yr
At $1,146/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -10.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Tamaqua, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,924
Median income
$46,176
Median age
36.2
Renters
50%
Age distribution
28.6%
19.9%
24.2%
12.8%
14.5%
Under 1828.6%
18–3419.9%
35–5424.2%
55–6412.8%
65+14.5%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
85.2%
12.7%
White85.2%
Black0.9%
Hispanic12.7%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
44.4%
30.8%
14.5%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma44.4%
Some college30.8%
Bachelor's+14.5%
Housing tenure
50%
50%
Owner50%
Renter50%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Tamaqua, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,423 → $46,176
down 0.5%
Population
6,940 → 6,924
down 0.2%
Renter share
38.2% → 50%
+11.8 pts
Bachelor's+
17.8% → 14.5%
-3.3 pts
Median age
38.6 → 36.2
-2.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $46,423 in 2021 to $46,176 more recently. The renter share has risen from 38.2% to 50%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 17.8% to 14.5% across the same window.

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Tamaqua rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Tamaqua, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Tamaqua is $1,146/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $880/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,290/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,030/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,640/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($46,176/yr), Tamaqua ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Tamaqua an affordable city for renters?

Tamaqua is considered moderate for renters. At $1,146/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($46,176/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Tamaqua slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Tamaqua?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,146/mo in Tamaqua. The local median household income is $46,176/yr, meaning the typical Tamaqua household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Tamaqua?

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

How does Tamaqua rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Tamaqua is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #147 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,146/mo.

What percentage of Tamaqua residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50% of Tamaqua households are renters, while 50% are owner-occupied. Tamaqua leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Tamaqua rent compare to the national average?

Tamaqua's median rent of $1,146/mo is $816 (42%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #147 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,146/mo, rent takes ~30% of Tamaqua's median household income ($46,176/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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