C-

Dublin, PA

Source:

Affordability Score: 54/100

Population: 2,158 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Dublin, PA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 2,158 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C- (54/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $84,250, median home value of $395,800, median rent of $1,418 per month, and 38.2% 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 $1,810 per month (studio $1,397, 1BR $1,520, 3BR $2,170, 4BR $2,423).

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. Pressure points are housing. Unemployment currently reads 2.5% and poverty 9.8% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B
$84,250
Median household income
Education B-
38.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing F
4.7x
Home value $395,800 vs income
Commute D
28 min
Average commute time
Rent C+
$1,810/mo
2BR fair market rent (26% 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
$84,250
▲ 36% vs national
Per Capita Income
$46,753
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
Poverty Rate
9.8%

Housing

Median Home Value
$395,800
▲ 44% vs national
Median Rent
$1,418/mo
Owner Occupied
62.3%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,810/mo
▲ 51% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,397
1BR
$1,520
2BR
$1,810
3BR
$2,170
4BR
$2,423

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
▲ 8 ppt vs national
High School+
64.2%
Median Age
43.6
Avg. Commute
28 min
▲ 2 min vs national

Childcare Costs

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

What This Means

Dublin, PA receives an overall affordability grade of C- (54/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 2,158. Challenges include housing. 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 Dublin, PA affordable?
Dublin, PA receives an overall affordability grade of C- (54/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $84,250. Median home value is $395,800.
What is the cost of living in Dublin?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,418/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,810/mo. Median home value $395,800.
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 →