B+

Breinigsville, PA

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Affordability Score: 75/100

Population: 7,528 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Breinigsville, PA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 7,528 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B+ (75/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $113,625, median home value of $373,400, median rent of $1,949 per month, and 53.5% 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 $1,634 per month (studio $1,130, 1BR $1,341, 3BR $2,087, 4BR $2,195).

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 Breinigsville, PA include income, education, rent. Unemployment currently reads 2.8% and poverty 3.7% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A
$113,625
Median household income
Education A
53.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C
3.3x
Home value $373,400 vs income
Commute C
24 min
Average commute time
Rent A
$1,634/mo
2BR fair market rent (17% 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
$113,625
▲ 83% vs national
Per Capita Income
$57,645
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
Poverty Rate
3.7%

Housing

Median Home Value
$373,400
▲ 36% vs national
Median Rent
$1,949/mo
Owner Occupied
76.3%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,634/mo
▲ 36% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,130
1BR
$1,341
2BR
$1,634
3BR
$2,087
4BR
$2,195

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
53.5%
▲ 24 ppt vs national
High School+
74.7%
Median Age
39.4
Avg. Commute
24 min
▼ 2 min vs national

Childcare Costs

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

What This Means

Breinigsville, PA receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (75/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 7,528. This area performs well in income and education 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 Breinigsville, PA affordable?
Breinigsville, PA receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (75/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $113,625. Median home value is $373,400.
What is the cost of living in Breinigsville?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,949/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,634/mo. Median home value $373,400.
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 →