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Blanchard, PA

Pennsylvania

Blanchard is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 538. Residents earn $74,375 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
538 Population 376/sq mi density
$74,375 Median Income $31,897 per capita
$158,900 Home Value $202,002 Zillow
$907 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,375 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,900 home value, $907/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,375
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $158,900
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.3%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent $907
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

How Blanchard Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population538
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density376/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans11.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$74,375
Per Capita$31,897
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$1,963M
Commute41 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,900
Rent$907
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$202,002
Housing Units238
Rent Burden21.8%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation699 ft (213 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute41 min
Broadband91.2%
Libraries2

Is Blanchard a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blanchard receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Blanchard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blanchard is $74,375, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blanchard is $158,900, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $907 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Blanchard experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches, including 50.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Blanchard has a population of 538 with a density of 376 people per square mile. The median age is 47.8 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

538
Total Population
376
People / sq mi
47.8yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 67.7%
Female 32.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Blanchard vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Blanchard vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blanchard is $74,375, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.

Income: Blanchard vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,375
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,897
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009
IRS Avg AGI$60,855

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)917
County GDP$1,963M

Business (County)

Restaurants88
Healthcare95
Retail130
Manufacturing54

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,577
31% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.9 min
Drive Alone84.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Blanchard is $158,900, 44% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $907 (22% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $202,002.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$158,900
44% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$202,002

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$907
22% below US avg
Rent Burden21.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.2%
Housing Units238
Median Year Built1956

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,577
31% above US avg
Effective Rate2.88%
Blanchard has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.5 inches
17% above US avg
Snowfall50.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density376/sq mi
Coordinates41.0670°N, 77.6059°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42035
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.9-point margin. 91.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70%
D 29.1%

Winner: Republican by 40.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.3%
58% below US avg
High School+86.3%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density376/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.2%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities95
Restaurants88
Retail Stores130

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.9 min
Drive Alone84.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.1%

Nearby Cities

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