C-

Trexlertown, PA

Source:

Affordability Score: 53/100

Population: 738 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Trexlertown, PA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 738 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C- (53/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $72,917, median home value of $346,100, median rent of $1,145 per month, and 42.7% 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 $1,634 per month (studio $1,130, 1BR $1,341, 3BR $2,087, 4BR $2,195).

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 Trexlertown, PA include education. Pressure points are housing. Unemployment currently reads 2.6% and poverty 14.7% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C+
$72,917
Median household income
Education B+
42.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing F
4.7x
Home value $346,100 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent C
$1,634/mo
2BR fair market rent (27% 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
$72,917
▲ 18% vs national
Per Capita Income
$37,664
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
Poverty Rate
14.7%

Housing

Median Home Value
$346,100
▲ 26% vs national
Median Rent
$1,145/mo
Owner Occupied
43.2%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,634/mo
▲ 36% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,130
1BR
$1,341
2BR
$1,634
3BR
$2,087
4BR
$2,195

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
42.7%
▲ 13 ppt vs national
High School+
70.9%
Median Age
45.9
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

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

What This Means

Trexlertown, PA receives an overall affordability grade of C- (53/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 738. This area performs well in education. Challenges include housing. 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 Trexlertown, PA affordable?
Trexlertown, PA receives an overall affordability grade of C- (53/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $72,917. Median home value is $346,100.
What is the cost of living in Trexlertown?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,145/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,634/mo. Median home value $346,100.
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 →