What are the schools like in Archbald, PA?

Archbald is served primarily by Valley View SD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Archbald?

The median household income in Archbald, PA is $72,964 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Archbald, PA?

Archbald has an average high temperature of 35.7°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.1 inches.

Archbald, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Archbald, PA affordable or expensive?

Archbald's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Archbald is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $206,400 and the median rent is $897 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Archbald, PA?

Archbald has a violent crime rate of 133.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 466.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Archbald, PA a Good Place to Live?

Archbald is a small town of 7,316 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $72,964 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Archbald stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Archbald is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Archbald city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.0

Archbald's overall cost of living index is 93.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Archbald costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Archbald, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$206,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$897	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,964	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Archbald's violent crime rate is 133.2 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

133.2 /100k

Property Crime

466.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Archbald is served primarily by Valley View SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Archbald, PA	National Avg
School District	Valley View SD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Archbald sees average highs of 35.7°F in January and 84.6°F in July, with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation and 45.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Archbald, PA
Average High — January	35.7°F
Average High — July	84.6°F
Annual Precipitation	45.3"
Annual Snowfall	45.1"

Demographics

Metric	Archbald, PA	National Avg
Population	7,316	—
Median Age	43.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	24.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Archbald

Archbald, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18403

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Archbald, PA affordable or expensive?

Archbald's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Archbald roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $206,400 and median rent is $897/month.

What is the crime rate in Archbald, PA?

Archbald's violent crime rate is 133.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 466.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Archbald?

Public schools in Archbald are operated by Valley View SD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 33.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Archbald, PA a good place to live?

Archbald, PA has a population of 7,316, a median household income of $72,964, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Archbald?

Archbald averages 35.7°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches with about 45.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Archbald?

Archbald, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18403.

What is the population of Archbald?

The population of Archbald, Pennsylvania is 7,316 with a median age of 43.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Archbald?

Key numbers for living in Archbald: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $206,400, median household income $72,964, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Archbald side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.