B-

Andreas, PA

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Affordability Score: 66/100

Population: 1,304 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Andreas, PA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 1,304 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B- (66/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $78,806, median home value of $240,400, median rent of per month, and 22.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,030 per month (studio $727, 1BR $786, 3BR $1,341, 4BR $1,409).

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Andreas, PA include rent. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 9.8% and poverty 11.4% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B-
$78,806
Median household income
Education F
22.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B-
3.1x
Home value $240,400 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A
$1,030/mo
2BR fair market rent (16% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare N/A
N/A
Center-based infant care cost

Income & Employment

Median Income
$78,806
▲ 27% vs national
Per Capita Income
$45,824
Unemployment Rate
9.8%
Poverty Rate
11.4%

Housing

Median Home Value
$240,400
▼ 13% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
93.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,030/mo
▼ 14% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$727
1BR
$786
2BR
$1,030
3BR
$1,341
4BR
$1,409

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
▼ 8 ppt vs national
High School+
64.4%
Median Age
56.3
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
Toddler (Center)
Preschool (Center)
School-Age (Center)

What This Means

Andreas, PA receives an overall affordability grade of B- (66/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 1,304. This area performs well in rent. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for commute, safety, childcare — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Andreas, PA affordable?
Andreas, PA receives an overall affordability grade of B- (66/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $78,806. Median home value is $240,400.
What is the cost of living in Andreas?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,030/mo. Median home value $240,400.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →