C+

Loganton, PA

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Affordability Score: 60/100

Population: 3,073 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Loganton, PA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 3,073 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C+ (60/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $71,731, median home value of $208,000, median rent of $925 per month, and 18.2% 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 $995 per month (studio $770, 1BR $775, 3BR $1,258, 4BR $1,669).

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 Loganton, PA include rent. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 1.0% and poverty 15.0% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C
$71,731
Median household income
Education F
18.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B
2.9x
Home value $208,000 vs income
Commute D
28 min
Average commute time
Rent A
$995/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
$71,731
▲ 16% vs national
Per Capita Income
$27,678
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
Poverty Rate
15.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
$208,000
▼ 24% vs national
Median Rent
$925/mo
Owner Occupied
83.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$995/mo
▼ 17% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$770
1BR
$775
2BR
$995
3BR
$1,258
4BR
$1,669

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
▼ 12 ppt vs national
High School+
56.8%
Median Age
29.0
Avg. Commute
28 min
▲ 2 min vs national

Childcare Costs

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

What This Means

Loganton, PA receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (60/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 3,073. This area performs well in rent. Challenges include education. 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 Loganton, PA affordable?
Loganton, PA receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (60/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $71,731. Median home value is $208,000.
What is the cost of living in Loganton?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $925/mo. 2BR fair market rent $995/mo. Median home value $208,000.
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 →