Pennsylvania Rental Investment Insights

Pennsylvania averages a 6% gross long-term rental yield on a $191,881 median 3-bedroom house, with $957 monthly rent. Yields range widely across the 1,828 neighborhoods in our dataset; the city guides below cover the markets investors most often ask about.

Property tax averages 1.21% of value across the state. Regulatory environments vary by city, with short-term rental rules in particular being a city-by-city question rather than a state-wide one. Each linked city guide covers its specific regulations, neighborhood-level yields, and total operating costs.

City Markets Covered in Pennsylvania

• Philadelphia Delivers 7.6% Gross Yields Without Short-Term Rental
• Pittsburgh Long-Term Rental Yields 7.0%, but Costs Trim the Margin

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Pennsylvania State-Level Snapshot

State-level medians smooth across very different markets. For example, in Pennsylvania the spread between top-yielding neighborhoods in cheaper metros and premium metros often exceeds 6 percentage points. Click into any city guide above to see neighborhood-level rankings.

Data reflects market conditions as of April 2026. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial or legal advice. Regulations and market conditions change frequently. Verify current rules with local authorities before making investment decisions.