B-

Biglerville, PA

Source:

Affordability Score: 66/100

Population: 5,899 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Biglerville, PA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 5,899 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 $88,571, median home value of $258,200, median rent of $860 per month, and 26.3% 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 $1,374 per month (studio $1,006, 1BR $1,099, 3BR $1,834, 4BR $1,939).

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 Biglerville, PA include income, rent. Unemployment currently reads 4.6% and poverty 10.1% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$88,571
Median household income
Education D
26.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B
2.9x
Home value $258,200 vs income
Commute D
28 min
Average commute time
Rent A-
$1,374/mo
2BR fair market rent (19% 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
$88,571
▲ 43% vs national
Per Capita Income
$38,463
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
Poverty Rate
10.1%

Housing

Median Home Value
$258,200
▼ 6% vs national
Median Rent
$860/mo
Owner Occupied
80.1%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,374/mo
▲ 14% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,006
1BR
$1,099
2BR
$1,374
3BR
$1,834
4BR
$1,939

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
▼ 4 ppt vs national
High School+
65.4%
Median Age
44.2
Avg. Commute
28 min
▲ 2 min vs national

Childcare Costs

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

What This Means

Biglerville, PA receives an overall affordability grade of B- (66/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 5,899. This area performs well in income and rent. Data was unavailable for safety, childcare — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Biglerville, PA affordable?
Biglerville, PA receives an overall affordability grade of B- (66/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $88,571. Median home value is $258,200.
What is the cost of living in Biglerville?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $860/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,374/mo. Median home value $258,200.
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 →