City Report · PA

Thorndale

Pop. 3,854·63rd most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Thorndale, PA

Median rent (all units)

$1,744/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

-6.7%

vs US Median

-$188

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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Thorndale · $1,744

More affordable than 57% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Affordability

21% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

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At $1,744/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$70,000/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

$1,502

2 BR

$1,882

Research median

$1,882/mo

Bedroom figures are derived from HUD Fair Market Rents and scaled to match Thorndale's market median, because the published HUD values all ran above it. They are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

Annual cost

$20,928/yr

At $1,744/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, -6.7% 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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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Thorndale on your salary?

At $1,744/mo, how Thorndale rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 22.4% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 31.5% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 27.4% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 15.3% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 12% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 33.7% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 37.3% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 30.2% income

stretched

By apartment size

Thorndale rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Thorndale, PA

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Thorndale is $1,744/mo as of October 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,882/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,502/mo.

At 21% 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

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 $70,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,744/mo in Thorndale. The local median household income is $99,479/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.