D

Mc Grann, PA

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Affordability Score: 46/100

Population: 262 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Mc Grann, PA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 262 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of D (46/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $49,057, median home value of $152,700, median rent of per month, and 6.9% 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 $1,002 per month (studio $691, 1BR $767, 3BR $1,300, 4BR $1,399).

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 income, education. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 15.3% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income F
$49,057
Median household income
Education F
6.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C+
3.1x
Home value $152,700 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B-
$1,002/mo
2BR fair market rent (25% 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
$49,057
▼ 21% vs national
Per Capita Income
$19,424
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
15.3%

Housing

Median Home Value
$152,700
▼ 44% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
87.5%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,002/mo
▼ 16% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$691
1BR
$767
2BR
$1,002
3BR
$1,300
4BR
$1,399

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
▼ 23 ppt vs national
High School+
52.5%
Median Age
32.6
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

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

What This Means

Mc Grann, PA receives an overall affordability grade of D (46/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 262. Challenges include income and education. 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 Mc Grann, PA affordable?
Mc Grann, PA receives an overall affordability grade of D (46/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $49,057. Median home value is $152,700.
What is the cost of living in Mc Grann?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,002/mo. Median home value $152,700.
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 →