Highest Income Limits in Pennsylvania — FY2026

Metro areas with the highest HUD Area Median Income in Pennsylvania. Highest area median income first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →

Most Expensive Metros for Rent Least Expensive Metros for Rent Biggest Rent Increases Highest Income Limits
# Metro Area State Median Income 50% AMI (4p) 30% AMI (4p)
1 State College, PA MSA PA $118,300 $59,150 $35,500
2 Pittsburgh, PA HUD Metro FMR Area PA $110,400 $55,200 $33,100
3 Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA PA $109,300 $54,650 $33,000
4 Lancaster, PA MSA PA $109,200 $54,600 $33,000
5 Gettysburg, PA MSA PA $106,800 $53,400 $33,000
6 York-Hanover, PA MSA PA $105,900 $52,950 $33,000
7 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area PA $104,400 $52,200 $33,000
8 Reading, PA MSA PA $102,100 $51,050 $33,000
9 Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA MSA PA $99,800 $49,900 $33,000
10 Lebanon, PA MSA PA $98,200 $49,100 $33,000
11 Altoona, PA MSA PA $92,400 $46,050 $33,000
12 Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA MSA PA $92,400 $46,000 $33,000
13 Erie, PA MSA PA $88,600 $44,300 $33,000
14 Lawrence County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area PA $86,900 $43,450 $33,000
15 Williamsport, PA MSA PA $85,200 $43,100 $33,000
16 Johnstown, PA MSA PA $84,500 $43,100 $33,000
17 Armstrong County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area PA $81,300 $43,100 $33,000