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Wyncote

Pop. 3,389·62nd most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Wyncote, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,821/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
-$144
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Wyncote · $1,821
More affordable than 52% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
15% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,821/mo, rent takes about 15% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$73,000/yr
Local median income
$148,824/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Wyncote's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,720
1 BR
$1,900
2 BR
$2,260
3 BR
$2,720
4 BR+
$3,100
Research median
$2,260/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,852/yr
At $1,821/mo median
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Rents are climbing (2.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Wyncote, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 63.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,389
Median income
$148,824
Median age
45.3
Renters
31.9%
Age distribution
21.7%
14.8%
25.6%
26.3%
Under 1821.7%
18–3414.8%
35–5425.6%
55–6411.5%
65+26.3%
Gender
53.8%
46.2%
Male53.8%
Female46.2%
Race & ethnicity
74.1%
18.7%
White74.1%
Black18.7%
Hispanic1.5%
Asian2.4%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
16.8%
16.6%
63.2%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma16.8%
Some college16.6%
Bachelor's+63.2%
Housing tenure
68.1%
31.9%
Owner68.1%
Renter31.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Wyncote, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$120,167 → $148,824
up 23.8%
Population
3,529 → 3,389
down 4.0%
Renter share
32.2% → 31.9%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
60.8% → 63.2%
+2.4 pts
Median age
47.4 → 45.3
-2.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $148,824 today, compared with $120,167 five years earlier. Census counts show Wyncote, PA losing about 140 residents over the five-year window, down 4.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 60.8% to 63.2% across the same window.

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About renting in Wyncote, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Wyncote is $1,821/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,720/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,260/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,900/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,720/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($148,824/yr), Wyncote ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Wyncote an affordable city for renters?

Wyncote is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,821/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($148,824/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Wyncote falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Wyncote?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,821/mo in Wyncote. The local median household income is $148,824/yr, meaning the typical Wyncote household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Wyncote?

Rent in Wyncote has increased 2.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Wyncote rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Wyncote is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #62 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,821/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Wyncote?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Wyncote ($1,821/mo): Abington ($1,651/mo), Jenkintown ($1,659/mo), Glenside ($1,748/mo).

What percentage of Wyncote residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.9% of Wyncote households are renters, while 68.1% are owner-occupied. Wyncote leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Wyncote rent compare to the national average?

Wyncote's median rent of $1,821/mo is $144 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #62 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,821/mo, rent takes ~15% of Wyncote's median household income ($148,824/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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