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Uniontown, WA

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Affordability Score: 57/100

Population: 437 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Uniontown, WA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 437 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C (57/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $79,063, median home value of $397,700, median rent of $1,675 per month, and 37.6% 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 $1,169 per month (studio $806, 1BR $891, 3BR $1,626, 4BR $1,961). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $12,326 per year, consuming 16% of the local median household income.

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 Uniontown, WA include rent. Pressure points are housing. Unemployment currently reads 1.4% and poverty 4.5% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B-
$79,063
Median household income
Education B-
37.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing F
5.0x
Home value $397,700 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A-
$1,169/mo
2BR fair market rent (18% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare D
$12,326/yr
Center-based infant care (16% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$79,063
▲ 28% vs national
Per Capita Income
$35,749
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
Poverty Rate
4.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$397,700
▲ 45% vs national
Median Rent
$1,675/mo
Owner Occupied
68.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,169/mo
▼ 3% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$806
1BR
$891
2BR
$1,169
3BR
$1,626
4BR
$1,961

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
37.6%
▲ 8 ppt vs national
High School+
64.9%
Median Age
33.6
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$12,326/yr
16% of income
Toddler (Center)
$11,260/yr
Preschool (Center)
$11,260/yr
School-Age (Center)
$9,315/yr

What This Means

Uniontown, WA receives an overall affordability grade of C (57/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 437. This area performs well in rent. Challenges include housing. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Uniontown, WA affordable?
Uniontown, WA receives an overall affordability grade of C (57/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $79,063. Median home value is $397,700.
What is the cost of living in Uniontown?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,675/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,169/mo. Infant childcare $12,326/yr. Median home value $397,700.
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 →