Special Interest
Housing in Schuylkill County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Schuylkill County averages $876/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 28% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Schuylkill County FMR Area are $784 for a studio, $847 for 1‑bedroom, $1,110 for 2‑bedroom, $1,445 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,518 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $234 increase for a 2-bedroom in Schuylkill County shows a 27% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Schuylkill County was 4.1% in 2024, compared to Pennsylvania at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
