At a Glance
Median Income
$58,116
$35,735 per capita
Home Value
$110,000
Zillow: $94,421
Median Rent
$748/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Chalfant Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chalfant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chalfant a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chalfant residents earn a median household income of $58,116 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,735. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chalfant is $110,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $94,421. Median rent is $748/month, with 25.0% 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 1955.
Education
17.4% of adults in Chalfant hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population750
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density4,688/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,116
Per Capita$35,735
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$748
Ownership47.5%
Zillow$94,421
Housing Units439
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation1,090 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Chalfant was founded in 1901.
The median home in Chalfant was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.