C

Rebersburg, PA

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Affordability Score: 56/100

Population: 1,551 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Rebersburg, PA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 1,551 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C (56/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $72,708, median home value of $199,200, median rent of $1,082 per month, and 8.3% 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 $1,406 per month (studio $1,187, 1BR $1,194, 3BR $1,760, 4BR $1,862).

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 Rebersburg, PA include housing. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 0.3% and poverty 6.5% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C+
$72,708
Median household income
Education F
8.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B+
2.7x
Home value $199,200 vs income
Commute F
29 min
Average commute time
Rent B
$1,406/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
$72,708
▲ 17% vs national
Per Capita Income
$28,861
Unemployment Rate
0.3%
Poverty Rate
6.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$199,200
▼ 28% vs national
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
Owner Occupied
72.1%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,406/mo
▲ 17% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,187
1BR
$1,194
2BR
$1,406
3BR
$1,760
4BR
$1,862

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
▼ 22 ppt vs national
High School+
59.0%
Median Age
32.1
Avg. Commute
29 min
▲ 3 min vs national

Childcare Costs

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

What This Means

Rebersburg, PA receives an overall affordability grade of C (56/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 1,551. This area performs well in housing. 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 Rebersburg, PA affordable?
Rebersburg, PA receives an overall affordability grade of C (56/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $72,708. Median home value is $199,200.
What is the cost of living in Rebersburg?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,082/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,406/mo. Median home value $199,200.
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 →