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Uniontown

Pop. 9,742·155th most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$985/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+11.3%
vs US Median
-$980
Rising (Monthly)
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Uniontown · $985
More affordable than 98% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $985/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$39,000/yr
Local median income
$35,454/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Uniontown's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$800
1 BR
$850
2 BR
$1,020
3 BR
$1,300
4 BR+
$1,400
Research median
$1,020/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$11,820/yr
At $985/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +11.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Uniontown, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,742
Median income
$35,454
Median age
40.8
Renters
54%
Age distribution
21%
22.8%
24.1%
20.7%
Under 1821%
18–3422.8%
35–5424.1%
55–6411.5%
65+20.7%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
77.7%
16.1%
White77.7%
Black16.1%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.8%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
15.4%
39%
24.9%
20.7%
No HS diploma15.4%
HS diploma39%
Some college24.9%
Bachelor's+20.7%
Housing tenure
46%
54%
Owner46%
Renter54%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Uniontown, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$32,016 → $35,454
up 10.7%
Population
9,988 → 9,742
down 2.5%
Renter share
45.7% → 54%
+8.3 pts
Bachelor's+
16.6% → 20.7%
+4.1 pts
Median age
43 → 40.8
-2.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Uniontown, PA now reports about $35,454, up from $32,016 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 9,988 to 9,742 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.5% change. About 54% of households rent today, against 45.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 16.6% to 20.7%.

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Uniontown rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Uniontown, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Uniontown is $985/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $800/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,020/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $850/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,300/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($35,454/yr), Uniontown ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Uniontown an affordable city for renters?

Uniontown is considered moderate for renters. At $985/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($35,454/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Uniontown slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Uniontown?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $39,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $985/mo in Uniontown. The local median household income is $35,454/yr, meaning the typical Uniontown household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Uniontown?

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

How does Uniontown rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Uniontown is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #155 out of 167 tracked cities at $985/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Uniontown?

Star City is nearby and more affordable at $900/mo, which is $85 less than Uniontown.

What percentage of Uniontown residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54% of Uniontown households are renters, while 46% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Uniontown has a strong rental market.

How does Uniontown rent compare to the national average?

Uniontown's median rent of $985/mo is $980 (50%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #155 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $985/mo, rent takes ~33% of Uniontown's median household income ($35,454/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Uniontown 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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