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Thorndale

Pop. 3,854·61st most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Thorndale, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,869/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.5%
vs US Median
-$93
Falling (Monthly)
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Thorndale · $1,869
More expensive than 50% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,869/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$75,000/yr
Local median income
$99,479/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Thorndale's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,770
2 BR
$2,218
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,218/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,869 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 →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$22,428/yr
At $1,869/mo median
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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, -4.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Thorndale, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 44.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,854
Median income
$99,479
Median age
38.4
Renters
33.3%
Age distribution
21.7%
22%
28.5%
12.7%
15.2%
Under 1821.7%
18–3422%
35–5428.5%
55–6412.7%
65+15.2%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
78.5%
White78.5%
Black8%
Hispanic9.4%
Asian1.1%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
31.4%
20.1%
44.3%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma31.4%
Some college20.1%
Bachelor's+44.3%
Housing tenure
66.7%
33.3%
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Thorndale, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,150 → $99,479
up 11.6%
Population
3,658 → 3,854
up 5.4%
Renter share
31% → 33.3%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
38.6% → 44.3%
+5.7 pts
Median age
38.9 → 38.4
-0.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $99,479 today, compared with $89,150 five years earlier. The population has grown by 5.4% since 2021, moving from about 3,658 residents to roughly 3,854. Renters now make up 33.3% of households, compared with 31% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 44.3% of adults here, versus 38.6% in 2021.

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Thorndale rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Thorndale is $1,869/mo as of August 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $2,218/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,770/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($99,479/yr), Thorndale ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Thorndale an affordable city for renters?

Thorndale is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,869/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($99,479/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Thorndale falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Thorndale?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,869/mo in Thorndale. The local median household income is $99,479/yr, meaning the typical Thorndale household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Thorndale?

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

How does Thorndale rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Thorndale is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #61 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,869/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Thorndale?

Coatesville is nearby and more affordable at $1,694/mo, which is $175 less than Thorndale.

What percentage of Thorndale residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.3% of Thorndale households are renters, while 66.7% are owner-occupied. Thorndale leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Thorndale rent compare to the national average?

Thorndale's median rent of $1,869/mo is $93 (5%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #61 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,869/mo, rent takes ~23% of Thorndale's median household income ($99,479/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Thorndale 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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