C-

Landisville, NJ

Source:

Affordability Score: 54/100

Population: 1,761 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Landisville, NJ aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 1,761 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 $79,583, median home value of $276,100, median rent of $1,412 per month, and 29.5% 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 $1,867 per month (studio $1,346, 1BR $1,537, 3BR $2,586, 4BR $2,851). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $14,907 per year, consuming 19% of the local median household income.

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 childcare. Unemployment currently reads 9.5% and poverty 5.0% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B-
$79,583
Median household income
Education D
29.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C-
3.5x
Home value $276,100 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent C
$1,867/mo
2BR fair market rent (28% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare F
$14,907/yr
Center-based infant care (19% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$79,583
▲ 28% vs national
Per Capita Income
$35,241
Unemployment Rate
9.5%
Poverty Rate
5.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
$276,100
▲ 0% vs national
Median Rent
$1,412/mo
Owner Occupied
78.6%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,867/mo
▲ 56% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,346
1BR
$1,537
2BR
$1,867
3BR
$2,586
4BR
$2,851

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
▼ 0 ppt vs national
High School+
62.6%
Median Age
38.5
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$14,907/yr
19% of income
Toddler (Center)
$14,459/yr
Preschool (Center)
$14,459/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,942/yr

What This Means

Landisville, NJ receives an overall affordability grade of C- (54/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 1,761. Challenges include childcare. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Landisville, NJ affordable?
Landisville, NJ receives an overall affordability grade of C- (54/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $79,583. Median home value is $276,100.
What is the cost of living in Landisville?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,412/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,867/mo. Infant childcare $14,907/yr. Median home value $276,100.
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 →