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Whitehall

Pop. 14,811·62nd most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Whitehall, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,862/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
-$100
Falling (Monthly)
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Whitehall · $1,862
More expensive than 50% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,862/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$74,000/yr
Local median income
$89,404/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Whitehall's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,600
3 BR
$2,040
4 BR+
$2,130
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,600/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,862 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
$22,344/yr
At $1,862/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Whitehall, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 43.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,811
Median income
$89,404
Median age
43.2
Renters
24.9%
Age distribution
17.7%
19.4%
24%
13.4%
25.5%
Under 1817.7%
18–3419.4%
35–5424%
55–6413.4%
65+25.5%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
78.1%
14.4%
White78.1%
Black4.3%
Hispanic1.8%
Asian14.4%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
25.8%
26.1%
43.1%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma25.8%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+43.1%
Housing tenure
75.1%
24.9%
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Whitehall, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,531 → $89,404
up 34.4%
Population
14,882 → 14,811
down 0.5%
Renter share
27.7% → 24.9%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
39.4% → 43.1%
+3.7 pts

Census figures show median household income at $89,404 today, compared with $66,531 five years earlier. Renters now make up 24.9% of households, compared with 27.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 43.1% of adults here, versus 39.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Whitehall is $1,862/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,100/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,600/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,290/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,040/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($89,404/yr), Whitehall ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitehall an affordable city for renters?

Whitehall is considered affordable for renters. At $1,862/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($89,404/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Whitehall falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Whitehall?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,862/mo in Whitehall. The local median household income is $89,404/yr, meaning the typical Whitehall household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Whitehall?

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

How does Whitehall rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Whitehall is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #62 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,862/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Whitehall?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Whitehall ($1,862/mo): Bath ($1,707/mo), Allentown ($1,735/mo), Emmaus ($1,783/mo).

What percentage of Whitehall residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.9% of Whitehall households are renters, while 75.1% are owner-occupied. Whitehall leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Whitehall rent compare to the national average?

Whitehall's median rent of $1,862/mo is $100 (5%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #62 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,862/mo, rent takes ~25% of Whitehall's median household income ($89,404/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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