C+

Olyphant, PA

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Affordability Score: 62/100

Population: 10,548 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Olyphant, PA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 10,548 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 $66,677, median home value of $207,900, median rent of $1,004 per month, and 27.0% 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 $1,252 per month (studio $863, 1BR $1,028, 3BR $1,631, 4BR $1,766).

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 Olyphant, PA include commute. Unemployment currently reads 4.3% and poverty 8.5% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C-
$66,677
Median household income
Education D
27.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C+
3.1x
Home value $207,900 vs income
Commute B+
18 min
Average commute time
Rent B
$1,252/mo
2BR fair market rent (23% 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
$66,677
▲ 8% vs national
Per Capita Income
$38,383
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Poverty Rate
8.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$207,900
▼ 24% vs national
Median Rent
$1,004/mo
Owner Occupied
74.1%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,252/mo
▲ 4% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$863
1BR
$1,028
2BR
$1,252
3BR
$1,631
4BR
$1,766

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
▼ 3 ppt vs national
High School+
67.9%
Median Age
46.3
Avg. Commute
18 min
▼ 8 min vs national

Childcare Costs

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

What This Means

Olyphant, PA receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (62/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 10,548. This area performs well in commute. 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 Olyphant, PA affordable?
Olyphant, PA receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (62/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $66,677. Median home value is $207,900.
What is the cost of living in Olyphant?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,004/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,252/mo. Median home value $207,900.
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 →