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Connoquenessing, PA

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Affordability Score: 73/100

Population: 306 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Connoquenessing, PA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 306 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 $84,531, median home value of $244,600, median rent of $1,298 per month, and 35.9% 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 Connoquenessing, PA include rent. Unemployment currently reads 7.0% and poverty 20.6% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B
$84,531
Median household income
Education C+
35.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B
2.9x
Home value $244,600 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A-
$1,299/mo
2BR fair market rent (18% 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
$84,531
▲ 36% vs national
Per Capita Income
$38,804
Unemployment Rate
7.0%
Poverty Rate
20.6%

Housing

Median Home Value
$244,600
▼ 11% vs national
Median Rent
$1,298/mo
Owner Occupied
72.7%
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+
35.9%
▲ 6 ppt vs national
High School+
68.1%
Median Age
37.2
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

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

What This Means

Connoquenessing, PA receives an overall affordability grade of B (73/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 306. This area performs well in rent. 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 Connoquenessing, PA affordable?
Connoquenessing, PA receives an overall affordability grade of B (73/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $84,531. Median home value is $244,600.
What is the cost of living in Connoquenessing?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,298/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,299/mo. Median home value $244,600.
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 →