Special Interest
Housing in Greene County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Greene County averages $789/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Pennsylvania median of $1,209 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 24% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Greene County FMR Area are $878 for a studio, $883 for 1‑bedroom, $1,159 for 2‑bedroom, $1,390 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,535 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $370 increase for a 2-bedroom in Greene County shows a 47% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Greene County was 4.4% in 2024, compared to Pennsylvania at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
