Special Interest
Housing in Armstrong County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Armstrong County averages $785/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 25% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Armstrong County FMR Area are $734 for a studio, $814 for 1‑bedroom, $1,064 for 2‑bedroom, $1,380 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,485 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $279 increase for a 2-bedroom in Armstrong County shows a 36% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Armstrong County was 4.2% in 2024, compared to Pennsylvania at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
