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Canonsburg, PA

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Affordability Score: 73/100

Population: 36,535 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Canonsburg, PA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 36,535 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B (73/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $108,044, median home value of $354,500, median rent of $1,224 per month, and 52.4% 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 $1,299 per month (studio $1,001, 1BR $1,077, 3BR $1,661, 4BR $1,789).

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 Canonsburg, PA include income, education, rent. Unemployment currently reads 3.8% and poverty 3.6% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A-
$108,044
Median household income
Education A-
52.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C
3.3x
Home value $354,500 vs income
Commute D
28 min
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,299/mo
2BR fair market rent (14% 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
$108,044
▲ 74% vs national
Per Capita Income
$56,076
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%

Housing

Median Home Value
$354,500
▲ 29% vs national
Median Rent
$1,224/mo
Owner Occupied
79.3%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,299/mo
▲ 8% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,001
1BR
$1,077
2BR
$1,299
3BR
$1,661
4BR
$1,789

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
52.4%
▲ 22 ppt vs national
High School+
74.7%
Median Age
41.6
Avg. Commute
28 min
▲ 2 min vs national

Childcare Costs

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

What This Means

Canonsburg, PA receives an overall affordability grade of B (73/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 36,535. 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 Canonsburg, PA affordable?
Canonsburg, PA receives an overall affordability grade of B (73/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $108,044. Median home value is $354,500.
What is the cost of living in Canonsburg?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,224/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,299/mo. Median home value $354,500.
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 →