Rent to own Homes in Pennsylvania

Average Cost of Living in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has an average household income of nearly $57,000 and a cost of living that's 7.5 percent below the national average, but there's a wide range of averages throughout the state. In West Chester, the overall average income is 29 percent higher than the rest of the country, but Pittsburgh is 12.5 percent lower.

Average Home Prices in Pennsylvania

The median home price in Pennsylvania is $173,700, which is nearly 25 percent lower than the United States' average of $231,200. The price could vary depending on which city interests you-State College, PA, has a median price of $328,500, while West Mifflin's average is right around $100,000. This makes opting for a rent-to-own home a great option, especially in those areas where home prices are higher.

Pennsyvlania Statistics

If you're interested in Pennsylvania rent-to-own homes, don't forget to consider important factors in addition to monthly living costs, such as average commute, taxes, crime rates, etc. The following are some common Pennsylvania statistics compared to the U.S. national average.

Popular Pennsylvania Cities

Philadelphia - Home to sports teams such as the 76ers, Phillies, Eagles, Flyers, and the Union, there's always a sporting event and rivalry in "Philly" regardless of the season. Walk the streets of Independence National Historical Park, and you'll get to see the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall (where the Declaration of Independence was signed), and the National Constitution Center. You can stay in one of the many downtown hotels, visit the first and oldest zoo in the United States, and enjoy every type of cuisine in the "City of Brotherly Love."

Hershey - Though it's an unincorporated community spanning only 14.36 square miles with fewer than 15,000 residents, more than 3 million people visit the "Chocolate Capital of the World" every year to enjoy the world-famous Hersheypark. While you're there, you can learn about the history and accomplishments of Milton S. Hershey at the Hershey Story Museum. Or you can visit Chocolate World to take an indoor train tour of the chocolate factory, taste-test all sorts of goodies, and create your own candy bar. You can also take a trolley tour of the historic town to learn about its rich history.

Pittsburgh - The Steel City is known to have a deep history of arts and culture. With iconic centers for the performing arts, such as the Benedum Center and Heinz Hall, visitors can catch a great show that appeals to their artistic side. Museums and attractions abound throughout the city. From the Duquesne Incline, where you can ride a 150-year-old wooden cable car to catch breathtaking views of the city, to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, to aquariums, zoos, aviaries, and much more, there's plenty to do for people of all ages.

Popular Attractions in Pennsylvania

1. If you love the outdoors, you'll adore all 3,200 acres of Pennsylvania's Presque Isle State Park along Lake Erie. Open every day from sunrise to sunset, the park features hiking, swimming, and boating areas, along with a 65,000-square-foot facility that educates visitors about the history of Presque Isle.
2. For history buffs, the Gettysburg National Military Park is the place to be. The site that inspired President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address hosts a museum with more than 40,000 Civil War artifacts, restoration homes, cemetery tours, and a host of educational programs.
3. Even if you aren't into government, you will be amazed at what you'll find at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex in Harrisburg, featuring Pennsylvania's War Veterans' Memorial Fountain, Medal of Honor Memorial, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bridge, the Normandy Tree, and the State Museum of Pennsylvania.

The state has more than 2,500 municipalities, encompassing every type of lifestyle and social status, for potential residents to choose to call Pennsylvania their home.