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Caln, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Chester County County

3.3 /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 290 sunny days/yr
997 Violent Crime/100K 2,504 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$71,728 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$243,500 home value, $1,329/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
997 violent crimes/100K (162% above avg)
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
Violent Crime
997/100K
162% above
2,504/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
14% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
290 sunny days/yr

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
97%
Crime
262%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Caln a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 3.5% (3% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Caln reports 997 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 162% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,504/100K.

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. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,074
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density2,593/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,728
Per Capita$29,314
Unemployment3.5%
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%

Crime

F
Violent997/100K
Property2,504/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 246 Mbps.
There are 1,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.