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Vandergrift

Pop. 5,011·166th most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$850/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+13.3%
vs US Median
-$1,115
Rising (Monthly)
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Vandergrift · $850
More affordable than 99% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $850/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$34,000/yr
Local median income
$50,901/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Vandergrift's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$730
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$980
3 BR
$1,250
4 BR+
$1,380
Research median
$980/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$10,200/yr
At $850/mo median
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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, +13.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Vandergrift, 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% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,011
Median income
$50,901
Median age
36.1
Renters
45.5%
Age distribution
28.2%
19.7%
26.6%
13.9%
Under 1828.2%
18–3419.7%
35–5426.6%
55–6411.6%
65+13.9%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
86.3%
White86.3%
Black2.1%
Hispanic3.2%
Other8.5%
Education (25+)
40%
40.1%
14%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma40%
Some college40.1%
Bachelor's+14%
Housing tenure
54.5%
45.5%
Owner54.5%
Renter45.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Vandergrift, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,655 → $50,901
up 11.5%
Population
5,065 → 5,011
down 1.1%
Renter share
49.5% → 45.5%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
14.7% → 14%
-0.7 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in Vandergrift, PA now reports about $50,901, up from $45,655 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 5,065 to 5,011 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. About 45.5% of households rent today, against 49.5% in 2021.

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Vandergrift rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Vandergrift, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Vandergrift is $850/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $730/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $980/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $790/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,250/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($50,901/yr), Vandergrift ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Vandergrift an affordable city for renters?

Vandergrift is considered very affordable for renters. At $850/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($50,901/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Vandergrift falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Vandergrift?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $34,000/year (~$16/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $850/mo in Vandergrift. The local median household income is $50,901/yr, meaning the typical Vandergrift household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Vandergrift?

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

How does Vandergrift rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Vandergrift is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #166 out of 167 tracked cities at $850/mo.

What percentage of Vandergrift residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.5% of Vandergrift households are renters, while 54.5% are owner-occupied. Vandergrift leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Vandergrift rent compare to the national average?

Vandergrift's median rent of $850/mo is $1,115 (57%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #166 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $850/mo, rent takes ~20% of Vandergrift's median household income ($50,901/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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