Can A Carpenter Afford Rent in Southampton, PA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 46.1% of gross income.
Southampton rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Pennsylvania state estimate).
About rent and a carpenter salary
Carpenter pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. Union carpenters in high-cost cities often earn well above the BLS mean. At the national-average carpenter salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,524 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Pennsylvania cities have lower median rent than Southampton, which improves the affordability math on a carpenter salary:
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Can a carpenter afford rent in Southampton, PA?
Median rent in Southampton is $2,320 a month. A typical carpenter in Pennsylvania earns about $60,331 a year, which makes that rent 46.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a carpenter afford in Southampton?
Using the 30% rule, a carpenter salary in Pennsylvania (~$60,331/yr) supports up to $1,508 a month in rent. Southampton's current median rent is $2,320/mo, which is $812/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a carpenter work to cover rent in Southampton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a carpenter in Pennsylvania works roughly 80 hours a month to cover Southampton's median rent of $2,320.
Where is rent cheaper than Southampton for a carpenter?
Nearby Pennsylvania cities with lower median rent include Ardmore ($2,318/mo), Kennett Square ($2,315/mo), Wynnewood ($2,315/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a carpenter salary.