Blanchard, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clinton County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
538 Population 376/sq mi density
$74,375 Median Income $31,897 per capita
$158,900 Home Value $219,379 Zillow
$907 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
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, 1.3% 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

Blanchard, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,375
1% below
$31,897 per capita
Home Value
$158,900
44% below
Zillow: $219,379
Median Rent
$907/mo
22% below
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Blanchard Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Blanchard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
99%
Home Value
56%
Rent
78%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blanchard a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blanchard residents earn a median household income of $74,375 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,897. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 917 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blanchard is $158,900 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,379. Median rent is $907/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

14.3% of adults in Blanchard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blanchard has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population538
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density376/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$74,375
Per Capita$31,897
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$1,963M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,900
Rent$907
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$219,379
Housing Units238
Rent Burden21.8%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,572/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation699 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute41 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Blanchard was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.