C-

Strattanville, PA

Source:

Affordability Score: 54/100

Population: 1,869 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Strattanville, PA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 1,869 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C- (54/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $55,188, median home value of $183,800, median rent of $738 per month, and 21.9% 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 $973 per month (studio $757, 1BR $762, 3BR $1,182, 4BR $1,632).

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 Strattanville, PA include rent. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 0.8% and poverty 11.8% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income D
$55,188
Median household income
Education F
21.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C
3.3x
Home value $183,800 vs income
Commute C+
23 min
Average commute time
Rent B+
$973/mo
2BR fair market rent (21% 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
$55,188
▼ 11% vs national
Per Capita Income
$33,379
Unemployment Rate
0.8%
Poverty Rate
11.8%

Housing

Median Home Value
$183,800
▼ 33% vs national
Median Rent
$738/mo
Owner Occupied
74.5%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$973/mo
▼ 19% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$757
1BR
$762
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,182
4BR
$1,632

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
▼ 8 ppt vs national
High School+
66.6%
Median Age
47.4
Avg. Commute
23 min
▼ 3 min vs national

Childcare Costs

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

What This Means

Strattanville, PA receives an overall affordability grade of C- (54/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 1,869. 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 Strattanville, PA affordable?
Strattanville, PA receives an overall affordability grade of C- (54/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $55,188. Median home value is $183,800.
What is the cost of living in Strattanville?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $738/mo. 2BR fair market rent $973/mo. Median home value $183,800.
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 →