Special Interest
Housing in Cameron County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Cameron County averages $689/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 31% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Cameron County FMR Area are $760 for a studio, $796 for 1‑bedroom, $1,045 for 2‑bedroom, $1,256 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,548 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $356 increase for a 2-bedroom in Cameron County shows a 52% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Cameron County was 5.3% in 2024, compared to Pennsylvania at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
