Mortgage Rates in Pennsylvania — June 2026
Compare mortgage rate benchmarks across 122 cities in Pennsylvania. Amortio's estimated state average for a 30-year fixed loan is 6.7%, which is 0.22% above the Freddie Mac national benchmark of 6.48% from June 4, 2026. These figures are informational estimates, not lender quotes or APR offers.
What is the current Pennsylvania mortgage-rate benchmark?
Amortio's Pennsylvania state table shows an estimated 6.7% 30-year benchmark across 122 cities, versus Freddie Mac's 6.48% national 30-year PMMS benchmark from June 4, 2026. Use it to compare city payments, then request same-day lender Loan Estimates for APR, points, fees, lock period, and cash-to-close.
How to Read Pennsylvania Mortgage Rates
Pennsylvania is not one uniform mortgage market. The rate table below covers 122 cities, but the real payment difference comes from home price, income, property taxes, loan size, and whether a borrower fits conventional, FHA, VA, or jumbo pricing. Use this page to compare cities first, then use lender quotes for final APR and fee decisions.
- At the state-average payment of $1,178 per month and median income of $57,861, Pennsylvania looks close to the traditional affordability line for many households.
- The observed city-level 30-year benchmark spread is 0.85 percentage points, from 6.03% to 6.88%. Even small rate differences matter more in expensive cities because they apply to larger loan balances.
- Property taxes are material but not the only factor; rate, loan size, and insurance assumptions can move the final payment just as much.
- For buyers comparing down payment choices, pair this state page with the PMI calculator, affordability calculator, and closing cost estimator before assuming the lowest advertised rate creates the lowest total cost.
Payment-Efficient Pennsylvania Cities
| City | P&I / Income | Monthly P&I | Median Income | 30-Year Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro | 13.8% | $679 | $59,000 | 6.81% |
| Charleroi | 15% | $670 | $53,500 | 6.88% |
| Trooper | 15.4% | $865 | $67,500 | 6.85% |
| Ridgway | 16.6% | $956 | $69,000 | 6.71% |
| Muncy | 16.9% | $1,001 | $71,000 | 6.77% |
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Pennsylvania Mortgage Quote Comparison Worksheet
Use this checklist before choosing between lender quotes, state assistance, builder credits, or a temporary buydown. It is built to catch the costs that do not show up in a simple rate table.
| Line Item | What to Compare |
|---|---|
| Rate vs APR | APR exposes points, lender fees, and credits that can hide inside a lower advertised rate. |
| Cash to close | Compare down payment, closing costs, prepaid taxes, insurance escrow, and any assistance or seller credit. |
| Payment after escrow | Pennsylvania buyers should compare principal, interest, property tax, insurance, HOA or condo dues, and mortgage insurance together. |
| Assistance terms | Down payment assistance can be a grant, forgivable second, deferred second, or repayable loan; the repayment rule changes the real cost. |
| Rate lock and buydown | Temporary buydowns and lender credits can improve the first-year payment while leaving a higher long-run payment. |
A strong Pennsylvania mortgage comparison should include at least two lender Loan Estimates plus one program or assistance check where available. Pair this worksheet with the affordability calculator, PMI calculator, and closing cost estimator.
Pennsylvania PHFA, Taxes & Assistance Notes
Pennsylvania borrowers should compare mortgage-rate benchmarks with PHFA homebuyer programs, Keystone assistance options, local property taxes, transfer taxes, and the price gap between Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, suburbs, and smaller towns.
- PHFA provides Pennsylvania homebuyer mortgage and assistance resources through approved lenders and current program rules.
- Keystone-linked assistance can change cash-to-close, but borrowers should compare APR, points, fees, mortgage insurance, and repayment terms.
- Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Lehigh Valley, Harrisburg, Erie, and smaller markets can have very different tax, transfer-tax, and price assumptions.
- Local property taxes and transfer taxes can materially change the upfront and monthly cost even when the rate is similar.
Pennsylvania Loan Limit & Assistance Checks
| Area | Conforming | FHA | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania conventional loans | Use FHFA lookup | Use HUD lookup | County limits should be checked before deciding conforming, FHA, VA, USDA, or jumbo. |
| PHFA-assisted purchase | Program-specific | Program-specific | Eligibility, income, price, assistance, and lender rules should be verified. |
| High-tax or transfer-tax market | Loan limit plus tax | HUD county lookup | Escrow and closing taxes can change the real comparison between quotes. |
Official Pennsylvania Mortgage Sources
Pennsylvania Housing Highlights
All 122 Cities in Pennsylvania
| City | 30-Yr Rate | Home Price | Monthly P&I | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 6.7% | $235,000 | $1,213 | 1,603,797 |
| Pittsburgh | 6.7% | $195,000 | $1,007 | 302,971 |
| Allentown | 6.7% | $195,000 | $1,007 | 126,092 |
| Reading | 6.7% | $115,000 | $594 | 95,112 |
| Erie | 6.7% | $115,000 | $594 | 94,831 |
| Upper Darby | 6.68% | $262,000 | $1,350 | 85,681 |
| Scranton | 6.7% | $135,000 | $697 | 76,997 |
| Bethlehem | 6.7% | $225,000 | $1,162 | 75,781 |
| Lower Merion | 6.64% | $225,000 | $1,154 | 63,988 |
| Bensalem | 6.61% | $219,000 | $1,120 | 62,434 |
| Lancaster | 6.74% | $254,000 | $1,317 | 59,322 |
| Abington | 6.78% | $223,000 | $1,161 | 56,538 |
| Bristol Township | 6.84% | $223,000 | $1,168 | 54,280 |
| Levittown | 6.64% | $258,000 | $1,324 | 52,983 |
| Harrisburg | 6.68% | $256,000 | $1,319 | 50,099 |
| Newport | 6.74% | $220,000 | $1,140 | 49,527 |
| Southmont | 6.74% | $265,000 | $1,374 | 49,511 |
| Haverford | 6.85% | $218,000 | $1,143 | 49,084 |
| Charleroi | 6.88% | $127,500 | $670 | 47,694 |
| White Haven | 6.61% | $295,000 | $1,509 | 46,483 |
| Birdsboro | 6.85% | $210,000 | $1,101 | 45,726 |
| Catawissa | 6.83% | $182,500 | $955 | 44,750 |
| York | 6.67% | $245,000 | $1,261 | 44,747 |
| Altoona | 6.73% | $251,000 | $1,300 | 43,193 |
| State College | 6.64% | $224,000 | $1,149 | 42,034 |
| Penn Hills | 6.65% | $251,000 | $1,289 | 41,535 |
| Wilkes-Barre | 6.74% | $224,000 | $1,161 | 40,569 |
| Manheim Township | 6.84% | $229,000 | $1,199 | 39,124 |
| Cheltenham | 6.78% | $212,000 | $1,103 | 37,126 |
| Norristown | 6.8% | $215,000 | $1,121 | 34,324 |
| Falls Township | 6.81% | $246,000 | $1,284 | 34,300 |
| Chester | 6.64% | $130,000 | $659 | 33,996 |
| Lower Makefield | 6.65% | $248,000 | $1,274 | 33,520 |
| Warminster | 6.82% | $240,000 | $1,254 | 33,475 |
| Mount Lebanon | 6.71% | $226,000 | $1,168 | 32,676 |
| Lower Allen | 6.61% | $260,000 | $1,330 | 32,343 |
| Cranberry Township | 6.82% | $249,000 | $1,301 | 32,100 |
| Lewistown | 6.84% | $220,000 | $1,152 | 31,848 |
| Wayne | 6.79% | $207,000 | $1,078 | 31,756 |
| Wellsboro | 6.6% | $230,000 | $1,175 | 31,536 |
| 82 more Pennsylvania city mortgage-rate pages are available as individual pages and in the XML sitemap. | ||||
Pennsylvania Mortgage Rates Guide — 2026
Pennsylvania homebuyers can use an estimated 30-year fixed benchmark of 6.7%, with median home prices around $228,189. At these rates, the typical monthly mortgage payment (principal and interest with 20% down) is $1,178.
The most affordable city for homebuyers in Pennsylvania is Pottsville, where the median home price is $95,000. On the other end, New Hope has the highest prices at $525,000. Property tax rates across the state average 1.44%.
To comfortably afford a home at the state average price, a household income of approximately $50,486 is recommended, following the standard guideline that housing costs should not exceed 28% of gross income.
For Pennsylvania mortgage-rate searches, combine the city table with PHFA eligibility and local tax checks. The best payment is not only the lowest quoted rate; it is the rate, APR, cash-to-close, assistance terms, taxes, and mortgage insurance together.
Use our free loan calculator to see your estimated monthly payments and amortization schedule, or browse individual city pages below for localized rate data and market insights.
Methodology & Mortgage Rate Data Sources
How we calculate Pennsylvania mortgage rates: Our rate estimates start with weekly mortgage-rate benchmarks and then compare city-level housing assumptions. They are designed for planning and comparison, not as a guarantee of lender pricing.
- Benchmark mortgage rates from Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) — the most-cited weekly survey of 30-year and 15-year fixed conforming rates.
- Federal Reserve rate policy tracked via FRED — Federal Reserve Economic Data — the St. Louis Fed's authoritative database of interest rate series.
- Conforming loan limits set annually by the FHFA Conforming Loan Limit announcements (Pennsylvania 2026: $832,750 baseline, with higher one-unit limits in high-cost counties).
- State lending regulation context from HUD State Information pages covering FHA, down payment assistance, and housing finance agency programs in Pennsylvania.
- Mortgage market trends tracked via Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey — the industry benchmark for mortgage demand and rate sensitivity.
Authoritative mortgage rate data sources:
- Freddie Mac PMMS — weekly 30yr and 15yr fixed rate benchmark
- FRED — Federal Reserve Economic Data — interest rate and housing series
- FHFA — Federal Housing Finance Agency — conforming loan limits and HPI
- HUD — Housing and Urban Development — FHA programs and state assistance
- PHFA homebuyers — official Pennsylvania homebuyer mortgage and assistance programs
- CFPB Mortgage Rate Checker — personalized rate comparison tool
- VA Home Loan Program — zero down payment loan for eligible veterans
Rate Disclaimer: Rates shown are estimates based on current market surveys and may not reflect actual lender quotes. Your rate depends on credit score, loan-to-value ratio, down payment, property type, and lender. Always obtain personalized rate quotes from multiple lenders. Rates change daily.
Reviewed by Brazora Monk · Last updated May 2026 · Freddie Mac PMMS data current as of June 4, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions — Pennsylvania Mortgages
What are current mortgage rates in Pennsylvania?
As of June 4, 2026, Freddie Mac's national benchmark was 6.48% for the 30-year fixed and 5.79% for the 15-year fixed. Amortio's Pennsylvania city comparison shows an estimated 30-year benchmark average of 6.7% and 15-year average of 5.94%. Rates vary by city, lender, lock date, fees, and borrower qualification.
What is the average home price in Pennsylvania?
The median home price across 122 cities in Pennsylvania is $228,189. Prices range from $95,000 in Pottsville to $525,000 in New Hope.
How much income do I need to buy a house in Pennsylvania?
Based on the 28% debt-to-income guideline, you would need a household income of approximately $50,486 to comfortably afford the average home in Pennsylvania. The median household income in the state is approximately $57,861.
Should Pennsylvania buyers compare PHFA with normal lender quotes?
Yes. PHFA programs can help eligible borrowers, but buyers should compare program terms, APR, lender fees, mortgage insurance, assistance repayment, and taxes against ordinary lender quotes.
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