Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Sayre
Sayre, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$787
Population
4,943
Renter Mix
45% Rent
A charming borough with historic character and natural beauty
Suburban
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Historic
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Scenic
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Affordable
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Charming
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Quaint
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Mountain Views
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Located just south of the Pennsylvania-New York border, Sayre is a tranquil small community draped in historic charm and natural beauty. Sayre was officially incorporated as a borough in 1891 and its historic character lives on to this day. Sayre boasts a broad range of historic homes in various architectural stylings, with plenty of options for those looking to rent in the borough.
Sayre offers an array of dining options, from familiar chain restaurants on Elmira Street to local eateries on Desmond Street. Outdoor recreation abounds at Howard Elmer Park, Riverfront Park, and the Susquehanna and Chemung rivers. Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital is one of the borough’s largest employers, affording many residents short commutes. Getting around from Sayre is simple with access to I-86 and U.S. 220.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,162
Average: $62,168
Education
1,101
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,513
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sayre has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sayre, PA is $787 for one bedroom, $1,014 for two bedrooms, and $1,110 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sayre has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$787/month
535 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sayre, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
468 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
435 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
435 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Two Rivers State Park Recreation Area
- Maple Hill State Forest
Military Bases
Airports
- Elmira/Corning Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.