D

Woodlyn, PA

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Affordability Score: 45/100

Population: 4,406 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Woodlyn, PA aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 4,406 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of D (45/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $64,150, median home value of $242,700, median rent of $1,251 per month, and 26.1% 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 $1,810 per month (studio $1,397, 1BR $1,520, 3BR $2,170, 4BR $2,423).

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. Pressure points are rent. Unemployment currently reads 5.0% and poverty 5.7% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C-
$64,150
Median household income
Education D
26.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing D
3.8x
Home value $242,700 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent F
$1,810/mo
2BR fair market rent (34% 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
$64,150
▲ 3% vs national
Per Capita Income
$33,002
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Poverty Rate
5.7%

Housing

Median Home Value
$242,700
▼ 12% vs national
Median Rent
$1,251/mo
Owner Occupied
67.3%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,810/mo
▲ 51% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,397
1BR
$1,520
2BR
$1,810
3BR
$2,170
4BR
$2,423

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
▼ 4 ppt vs national
High School+
68.6%
Median Age
34.8
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

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

What This Means

Woodlyn, PA receives an overall affordability grade of D (45/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 4,406. Challenges include rent. 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 Woodlyn, PA affordable?
Woodlyn, PA receives an overall affordability grade of D (45/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $64,150. Median home value is $242,700.
What is the cost of living in Woodlyn?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,251/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,810/mo. Median home value $242,700.
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 →