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Chalfant, PA

Pennsylvania · Allegheny County · Metropolitan Area

Chalfant is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 750. Residents earn $58,116 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
750 Population 4,688/sq mi density
$58,116 Median Income $35,735 per capita
$110,000 Home Value
$748 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,116 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $748/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,116
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $110,000
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.4%
48% lower than US avg
Median Rent $748
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

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

People

Population750
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density4,688/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 74%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,116
Per Capita$35,735
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$132,892M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$748
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units439
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,090 ft (332 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.1%
Libraries72

Is Chalfant a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chalfant receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Chalfant offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chalfant is $58,116, 23% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chalfant is $110,000, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $748 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Chalfant experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Chalfant has a population of 750 with a density of 4,688 people per square mile. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (74.4%), with 18.7% Black.

Population

750
Total Population
4,688
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Chalfant vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.8%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.2%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Chalfant vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chalfant is $58,116, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Chalfant vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,116
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,735
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
IRS Avg AGI$94,625

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)36,316
County GDP$132,892M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,345
Healthcare4,791
Retail3,982
Manufacturing940

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.7 min
Drive Alone74.2%
Public Transit2.0%
Work from Home9.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Chalfant is $110,000, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $748 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,000
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$111
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio68.5%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$748
36% below US avg
Rent Burden25.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied47.5%
Housing Units439
Median Year Built1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Rate8.05%
Chalfant has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.6 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,090 ft (332 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density4,688/sq mi
Coordinates40.4101°N, 79.8386°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAllegheny County County
County FIPS42003
Chalfant is located in Allegheny County County. It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.3-point margin. 85.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.4%
D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.4%
48% below US avg
High School+94.7%
Graduate Degree+9.4%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,688/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi
CountyAllegheny County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.1%
Public Libraries72
Healthcare Facilities4,791
Restaurants3,345
Retail Stores3,982

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.7 min
Drive Alone74.2%
Public Transit2.0%
Work from Home9.7%

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