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City · 11,633 residents · Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Lower Burrell , Pennsylvania

In Lower Burrell, a typical home is worth $198,600 and typical rent is $911 a month. Compared with all of Westmoreland County, typical household income is 14% higher and the share of households that own their home is 6 points higher.

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  • Typical home value

    $198,600

    2% below the county

    22% below Pennsylvania

    • Lower Burrell
    • Westmoreland
    • Pennsylvania

  • Typical rent

    $911a month

    4% above the county

    25% below Pennsylvania

    • Lower Burrell
    • Westmoreland
    • Pennsylvania

  • Typical household income

    $84,602a year

    14% above the county

    9% above Pennsylvania

    • Lower Burrell
    • Westmoreland
    • Pennsylvania

  • Households that own their home

    85%

    6 points above the county

    15 points above Pennsylvania

    • Lower Burrell
    • Westmoreland
    • Pennsylvania

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

Market now, with Zillow data

Zillow data
Typical home value
$212,098
3.5% more than 12 months ago

From Zillow (ZHVI), September 2026. The Census figures above are 5-year averages (2020–2024).

Lower Burrell is in Westmoreland County. The FHA loan limit ($541,287 for a one-unit home), the fair market rents and the help on this page are those of all of Westmoreland County. See the county

Data updated: October 1, 2026 11 official sources

Only here

What sets Lower Burrell apart

What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.

  1. Nearby, in Vandergrift, the typical home value is $93,900: 53% less than in Lower Burrell ($198,600).

  2. Nearby, in New Kensington, the typical rent is $751: 18% less than in Lower Burrell ($911).

  3. 85% of households in Lower Burrell own their home, against 78% in Westmoreland County.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).

The homes here

Housing in Lower Burrell

What homes there are in Lower Burrell, what they cost, how that changed and how people live, from Census figures (2020–2024).

What homes there are

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Kind of home

The detached house rules in Lower Burrell: 82% of homes, more than in Westmoreland County (77%).

Year built

By age, homes in Lower Burrell look like those in Westmoreland County: the typical year built is 1962.

Much as in Westmoreland County, 70% of homes in Lower Burrell have 3 bedrooms or more.

All homes, occupied or empty. A figure the Census cannot measure precisely enough here is not shown.

Census tables: B25024, B25034, B25035, B25041

What it costs here

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Value of owner-occupied homes

With an FHA limit of $541,287, at least 99% of owner-occupied homes in Lower Burrell sit below it: they are worth less than $500,000.

Monthly rent with utilities

With a mortgage

$1,433 a month

Westmoreland County: $1,452 a month

Without a mortgage

$568 a month

Westmoreland County: $572 a month

Owners with a mortgage

56%

Westmoreland County: 54%

In Lower Burrell, 56% of owners have a mortgage; their typical cost is $1,433 a month, about the same as in Westmoreland County.

Value: what owners think their home is worth. Rent: rent plus utilities, for homes of every size. The FHA limit is the most an FHA loan (Federal Housing Administration) lends for a one-unit home; the fair market rent (FMR) is the one HUD uses for housing vouchers.

Census tables: B25075, B25063, B25088, B25081

How it changed

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2015–2019 and 2020–2024

Change since 2015–2019

From 2015–2019 to 2020–2024, the typical home value in Lower Burrell rose 38%; in Westmoreland County, it rose 33%.

Rents in Lower Burrell rose at about the same pace as in Westmoreland County: 21% since 2015–2019, against 22%.

To compare: typical income in Lower Burrell rose 31%; the home, +38%; the rent, +21%.

Change between two 5-year periods that do not overlap, in each period's dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

Census tables: B25077, B25064, B19013

How people live

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

MeasureLower BurrellWestmoreland CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Rental vacancy Unreliable estimate3.9%4.9%5.5%
Homeowner vacancy Unreliable estimate0.6%0.8%0.9%
More than one person per room Unreliable estimate0.4%1.6%3.4%
People per household 2.212.232.392.53
Drive alone 79%77%68%69%
Carpool 6%7%8%9%
Public transit Unreliable estimate1%4%3%
Walk or bike Unreliable estimate2%4%3%
Work from home 12%13%16%15%
Other means Unreliable estimate1%1%2%
Typical commute Unreliable estimate20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes

Much as in Westmoreland County, a household in Lower Burrell has 2.21 people on average.

To get to work, 79% of workers in Lower Burrell drive alone; in Westmoreland County, 77%.

Vacancy: empty homes offered for rent or for sale. Rooms: every room in the home, not only bedrooms. Commute: the minute range of the typical worker.

Census tables: B25004, B25003, B25014, B25010, B08301, B08303

Do the math

What would you pay each month for a home in Lower Burrell?

A typical home is within reach of the typical income

We start with a typical home in Lower Burrell, worth $198,600, an FHA loan with 3.5% down and the latest average rate (7.18%). That payment would take 25% of the typical household income in Lower Burrell, which is $84,602 a year.

The calculator's FHA and conventional loan limits are those of all of Westmoreland County.

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Down payment
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That is $6,951 (3.5% of the price). The usual minimum for this loan is 3.5%.

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Term

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Estimated monthly payment

Local data

$1,775

at 7.18% · 30 years

Loan amount
$195,003
Total interest
$280,563
Paid off in
November 2056

Includes $3,354 FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium.

Does it fit the income?

  • Comfortable

    up to $1,974 a month

    Your payment · 25%

  • Tight

    $1,974 to $2,538 a month

  • Hard

    more than $2,538 a month

Compared with the typical household income in Lower Burrell ($84,602 a year). Reference: HUD calls paying more than 30% of income for housing a cost burden.

Show the result as
per month$1,775
Principal & interest$1,321
Property tax$283
Home insurance$83
FHA mortgage insurance (MIP)$88

You need at least $6,951 for the down payment, plus closing costs.

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This is an estimate to give you an idea, not a loan offer. Your real payment depends on your rate, your credit, and the insurance and taxes on the home you buy.

The city and its county

Lower Burrell and Westmoreland County

Lower Burrell is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The U.S. Census Bureau publishes its own numbers for the city: home values, rent, household income, how many households own their home and the property tax. They are American Community Survey estimates (average 2020–2024).

Lower Burrell's own numbers

Typical home value
$198,600
Typical monthly rent
$911
Typical yearly household income
$84,602
Households that own their home
85%
Effective property tax rate
1.71%

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (average 2020–2024).

Numbers for all of Westmoreland County

FHA limit, one-unit home
$541,287
Conventional limit, one unit
$832,750
HUD fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,389
Price change over 5 years (FHFA)
+43%
Homes in a high flood-risk zone
1.9%

HUD, FHFA and FEMA don't publish these numbers by city.

Other numbers are not published by city, only for the whole county: FHA and conventional loan limits, HUD’s fair market rents, FHFA’s price index and FEMA’s flood data. On this page, those numbers always say they are for all of Westmoreland County.

Everything about Westmoreland County

Buying

Buying a home in Lower Burrell

A typical home in Lower Burrell is worth $198,600: 2% below the county and 22% below Pennsylvania. With the typical household income in Lower Burrell ($84,602 a year), a typical home costs 2.3 times what the household earns in a year.

Years of income to pay for a typical home

The typical home value divided by the typical household income for one year. The lower it is, the less buying weighs.

  • Lower Burrell 2.3 years
  • Westmoreland 2.7 years
  • Pennsylvania 3.3 years
  • United States 4.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

How prices have changed in Westmoreland County

According to FHFA’s house price index, home prices in Westmoreland County rose 65% in the 10 years through 2025.

FHFA does not publish this index by city: these are the numbers for all of Westmoreland County.

Period County Pennsylvania U.S.
Last year (2025) +5.8% +4.7% +2.9%
5 years (2020–2025) +43% +48% +47%
10 years (2015–2025) +65% +77% +85%

The index follows the price of the same homes over time (sales and appraisals with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans). It is not the average price of a home. FHFA considers its annual county indexes experimental. Source: FHFA, 2025 data

Lower Burrell next to Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania and the U.S.

Three numbers side by side. “Typical” means the median: half are above it and half below.

Typical home value
  • Lower Burrell $198,600
  • Westmoreland $203,500
  • Pennsylvania $254,500
  • United States $332,700
Typical monthly rent
  • Lower Burrell $911
  • Westmoreland $879
  • Pennsylvania $1,209
  • United States $1,413
Typical yearly household income
  • Lower Burrell $84,602
  • Westmoreland $74,109
  • Pennsylvania $77,971
  • United States $80,734
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Lower Burrell next to Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania
Measure Lower Burrell Westmoreland County Pennsylvania U.S.
Typical home value $198,600 $203,500 $254,500 $332,700
Typical monthly rent $911 $879 $1,209 $1,413
Typical yearly household income $84,602 $74,109 $77,971 $80,734
Households that own their home 85% 78% 69% 65%
Typical yearly property tax $3,395 $2,501 $3,311 $3,119
Effective property tax rate 1.71% 1.23% 1.3% 0.94%
Renters with high rent for their income 38% 40% 48% 51%

“Typical” means the median: half are above and half are below. ▲ and ▼ say whether the city is above or below Westmoreland County. “High rent” is the Census measure: renter households that pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

Four ways to pay for a typical home in Lower Burrell

For a typical $198,600 home in Lower Burrell, at Freddie Mac's average rate (7.18% as of November 5, 2026) over 30 years. The monthly payment adds principal and interest, Lower Burrell's typical property tax, an example home insurance and mortgage insurance when it applies.

  • FHA, 3.5% down $1,775a month

    Least cash to close
    Down payment
    $6,951
    Cash to close
    $12,909
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    FHA MIP · $88

  • Conventional, 5% down $1,738a month

    Down payment
    $9,930
    Cash to close
    $15,888
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    PMI · $94

  • Conventional, 20% down, no PMI $1,442a month

    Down payment
    $39,720
    Cash to close
    $45,678
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

  • ITIN, 15% down (example) $1,626a month

    Down payment
    $29,790
    Cash to close
    $35,748
    Rate
    8.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

The option that asks for the least cash to close is FHA, 3.5% down.

  • Cash to close = down payment plus 3% of the price in closing costs (example).
  • Minimum score: FHA requires 580 or higher for the minimum down payment (HUD Handbook 4000.1). * Fannie Mae requires 620 when a loan is underwritten by hand; its automated system has no fixed minimum.
  • The ITIN row is an example with a rate 1 percentage point higher: ITIN loans follow no federal rule and each lender sets its own down payment and rate. Nothing in this table promises an approval.

How much house can I afford? Estimate closing costs

Taxes and floods

Two costs that change from place to place

Property tax and flood insurance raise or lower what you pay each month. Here are the numbers for Lower Burrell and for Westmoreland County.

Property tax

Effective rate in Lower Burrell

1.71%of the home’s value each year

$3,395 a year for the typical owner in Lower Burrell.

  • Lower Burrell 1.71%
  • Westmoreland 1.23%
  • Pennsylvania 1.3%

What Pennsylvania publishes Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR) (Pennsylvania Department of Revenue)

Exemptions and deadlines in Pennsylvania

Flood risk in Westmoreland County

FEMA does not publish these numbers by city: they are for all of Westmoreland County.

Homes in the high-risk zone
1.9%
2,720
Of those, with NFIP insurance
21%
County Pennsylvania U.S.
Homes in the high-risk zone 1.9% 2% 3.5%
Of those, with NFIP insurance 21% 23% 48%

Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage.

Look up your address on FEMA’s map

Renting

Renting in Lower Burrell

Typical rent in Lower Burrell is $911 a month: 4% above the county. In Lower Burrell, 38% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

HUD publishes a fair market rent for all of Westmoreland County, by unit size. To pay the 2-bedroom one ($1,389 a month) without spending more than 30% of your income, you would need to earn $26.71 an hour working full time.

HUD fair market rent for all of Westmoreland County

What you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income, working full time.

Size Fair rent a month Hourly wage Yearly income
Studio $1,075 $20.67 $43,000
1 bedroom $1,146 $22.04 $45,840
2 bedrooms $1,389 $26.71 $55,560
3 bedrooms $1,773 $34.10 $70,920
4 bedrooms $1,925 $37.02 $77,000

Includes basic utilities. It isn't the lowest or highest rent: it's a reference point. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027

By ZIP code

Fair market rent by ZIP code in Lower Burrell

HUD also publishes a fair market rent for each ZIP code (Small Area FMR, fiscal year 2027). Lower Burrell is in ZIP code 15068.

For 2 bedrooms it is $1,170: $219 less than the fair market rent for Westmoreland County ($1,389).

  • 15068 $1,170$1,490

1 of these ZIP codes crosses the city line: HUD sets the rent by ZIP code, not by city. A ZIP code counts for Lower Burrell when at least 50% of its land is inside the city or it covers at least 15% of the city (Census 2020 boundaries). Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Source: Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file Data from 2020 data Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file

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Low-income apartments

Low-income apartments in Lower Burrell

HUD lists one building with rents for lower incomes in Lower Burrell.

  • Parnassus & Lower Burrell Manor 200 Sylvan Dr, Lower Burrell 15068 229 homes, 221 low-income · Run by Westmoreland County HSG Authority · Average payment: $383 a month · Average wait: 10 months (724) 832-7258

See all 59 buildings in Westmoreland County Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026

Free help

Help to buy or rent in Lower Burrell

You do not have to do this alone. A HUD-approved housing counseling agency helps for free or at low cost: getting ready to buy, understanding your credit, or solving a problem with your rent.

We found no HUD-approved agencies with an office in Westmoreland County. The nearest ones are below; many serve by phone or online.

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HUD counseling is free or low-cost

Assistance programs in Lower Burrell

No down payment, repair or rent-help program on our list is for Lower Burrell or Westmoreland County. The ones below are statewide in Pennsylvania: they work in Lower Burrell the same as in the rest of the state.

Which programs do I qualify for? All programs in Pennsylvania

Housing counselors near Lower Burrell

The HUD-approved agencies closest to the center of Lower Burrell, in a straight line, nearest first. If one says it serves in Spanish, its card says so.

  • Neighborhood Housing Services, DBA NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania

    10 Duff Rd Ste 402, Pittsburgh · 10 miles away

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Pre-purchase counseling
    • and 3 more
    (412) 281-9773

  • Willissae's Agency for Vision and Empowerment (WAVE)

    7171 Churchland St, Pittsburgh · 12 miles away

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Pre-purchase counseling
    • and 2 more
    (412) 573-9217

  • Mon Valley Initiative

    303-305 E. 8th Avenue, Homestead · 16 miles away · Spanish

    Also serves in American Sign Language (ASL), French, Korean, other languages, and 4 more languages.

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Pre-purchase counseling
    • and 2 more
    412-464-4000-4026

All counseling agencies in Pennsylvania

Help in Spanish near Lower Burrell

1 of the 3 agencies on this list says it serves in Spanish.

Ask for service in Spanish

When you call, say “Spanish, please” or ask if someone speaks Spanish. If not, ask whether they offer an interpreter.

Housing authorities of Lower Burrell

HUD’s record names them for Lower Burrell or Westmoreland County. They run public housing or Section 8 vouchers. Ask whether their waiting list is open.

  • Westmoreland County HSG Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers (724) 832-7258

All housing agencies in Pennsylvania Source: HUD

Cities

Other cities in Westmoreland County

These cities are also in Westmoreland County. They share its loan limits and fair market rents, but home values and rent change from one to the next.

Everything about Westmoreland County Housing in Pennsylvania

Nearby cities

The cities closest to Lower Burrell, with the typical home value.

Neighboring counties

If Westmoreland County is out of reach, look next door. Each number is that county's own.

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Guides for your next step

Short explanations, in plain language and with official sources, for buying or renting in Lower Burrell.

All guides
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Questions

Housing questions about Lower Burrell

Short answers with the numbers for Lower Burrell and all of Westmoreland County. If your case is different, a HUD-approved counseling agency can guide you for free or at low cost.

How much does a typical home cost in Lower Burrell?

The typical home value in Lower Burrell is $198,600, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (average 2020–2024). For comparison, in Westmoreland County it is $203,500.

How much does it cost to rent in Lower Burrell?

Typical rent in Lower Burrell is $911 a month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. HUD’s fair market rent for 2 bedrooms in Westmoreland County is $1,389.

What is the FHA loan limit in Lower Burrell?

Lower Burrell uses the FHA limit for all of Westmoreland County (2026): $541,287 for a one-unit home and $1,041,125 for a four-unit home.

How much property tax do owners pay in Lower Burrell?

The typical homeowner in Lower Burrell pays $3,395 a year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is 1.71% of the home’s value; in Westmoreland County, the rate is 1.23%.

Where can I find free help to buy or rent in Lower Burrell?

We found no HUD-approved counseling agencies with an office in Westmoreland County; the nearest ones are on this page. They can help you get ready to buy, with your credit, or with rent.

Sources: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (Average 2020–2024); FHA mortgage limits (HUD) (2026 data); Conforming loan limits (FHFA) (2026 data); Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file (2020 data); HUD-approved housing counseling agencies (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Public Housing Agencies (HUD) (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) (As of November 5, 2026); FHFA House Price Index (HPI) (2025 data); Homes with flood insurance (NFIP, FEMA) (As of August 3, 2026).