C+

New Ringgold, PA

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Affordability Score: 62/100

Population: 3,868 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for New Ringgold, PA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 3,868 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C+ (62/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $73,281, median home value of $231,300, median rent of $897 per month, and 27.2% 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 $1,030 per month (studio $727, 1BR $786, 3BR $1,341, 4BR $1,409).

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 New Ringgold, PA include rent. Unemployment currently reads 5.5% and poverty 4.9% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C+
$73,281
Median household income
Education D
27.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C+
3.2x
Home value $231,300 vs income
Commute D
28 min
Average commute time
Rent A
$1,030/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
$73,281
▲ 18% vs national
Per Capita Income
$41,815
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Poverty Rate
4.9%

Housing

Median Home Value
$231,300
▼ 16% vs national
Median Rent
$897/mo
Owner Occupied
84.3%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,030/mo
▼ 14% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$727
1BR
$786
2BR
$1,030
3BR
$1,341
4BR
$1,409

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
▼ 3 ppt vs national
High School+
63.9%
Median Age
52.1
Avg. Commute
28 min
▲ 2 min vs national

Childcare Costs

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

What This Means

New Ringgold, PA receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (62/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 3,868. This area performs well in rent. 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 New Ringgold, PA affordable?
New Ringgold, PA receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (62/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $73,281. Median home value is $231,300.
What is the cost of living in New Ringgold?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $897/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,030/mo. Median home value $231,300.
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 →