Caln, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Chester County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,074 Population 2,593/sq mi density
$71,728 Median Income $29,314 per capita
$243,500 Home Value $402,339 Zillow
$1,329 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$71,728 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$243,500 home value, $1,329/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Caln, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,728
5% below
$29,314 per capita
Home Value
$243,500
14% below
Zillow: $402,339
Median Rent
$1,329/mo
14% above
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
14% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Caln Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
86%
Rent
114%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Caln 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

Caln residents earn a median household income of $71,728 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,314. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,598 business establishments, including 1,045 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Caln is $243,500 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,339. Median rent is $1,329/month, with 28.5% 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 1981.

Education

29.1% of adults in Caln hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Caln has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,074
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density2,593/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans1.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,728
Per Capita$29,314
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$60,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,690

Housing

A+
Home Value$243,500
Rent$1,329
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$402,339
Housing Units527
Rent Burden28.5%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death4,898/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation365 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score7.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed246 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries18

Did You Know?

The median home in Caln was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 246 Mbps.
There are 1,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.