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Wyomissing

Pop. 11,172·43rd most expensive in Pennsylvania·Wyomissing rents are up 55.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,996/mo
Year-over-Year
+55.6%
Month-over-Month
+4.2%
vs US Median
+$34
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Wyomissing · $1,996
More expensive than 58% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,996/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$80,000/yr
Local median income
$93,203/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Wyomissing's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,880
3 BR
$2,350
4 BR+
$2,490
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,880/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,996 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 →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,952/yr
At $1,996/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 55.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+55.6% YoY, +4.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Wyomissing, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 57.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,172
Median income
$93,203
Median age
49.2
Renters
31.7%
Age distribution
17.4%
16%
24.7%
14.7%
27.3%
Under 1817.4%
18–3416%
35–5424.7%
55–6414.7%
65+27.3%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
84%
White84%
Black3.2%
Hispanic9.6%
Asian2%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
23.1%
16.8%
57.8%
No HS diploma2.3%
HS diploma23.1%
Some college16.8%
Bachelor's+57.8%
Housing tenure
68.3%
31.7%
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Wyomissing, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$83,393 → $93,203
up 11.8%
Population
11,026 → 11,172
up 1.3%
Renter share
32.2% → 31.7%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
54.2% → 57.8%
+3.6 pts
Median age
50.4 → 49.2
-1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $93,203 today, compared with $83,393 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 11,026 to 11,172 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 54.2% to 57.8%.

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By apartment size

Wyomissing rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Wyomissing, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Wyomissing is $1,996/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,290/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,880/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,490/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,350/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($93,203/yr), Wyomissing ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 55.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Wyomissing an affordable city for renters?

Wyomissing is considered affordable for renters. At $1,996/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($93,203/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Wyomissing falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Wyomissing?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,996/mo in Wyomissing. The local median household income is $93,203/yr, meaning the typical Wyomissing household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Wyomissing?

Rent in Wyomissing has increased 55.6% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Wyomissing rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Wyomissing is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #43 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,996/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Wyomissing?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Wyomissing ($1,996/mo): Ephrata ($1,395/mo), Boyertown ($1,401/mo), Reading ($1,412/mo).

What percentage of Wyomissing residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.7% of Wyomissing households are renters, while 68.3% are owner-occupied. Wyomissing leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Wyomissing rent compare to the national average?

Wyomissing's median rent of $1,996/mo is $34 (2%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #43 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,996/mo, rent takes ~26% of Wyomissing's median household income ($93,203/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Wyomissing 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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