Chinchilla is a small town of 2,186 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $109,231
and a 7.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Chinchilla stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Chinchilla is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Chinchilla 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
Chinchilla's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Chinchilla costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Chinchilla, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$240,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,609
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$109,231
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Chinchilla's violent crime rate is 154.5 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
154.5 /100k
Property Crime
717.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Chinchilla is served primarily by Abington Heights SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Chinchilla, PA
National Avg
School District
Abington Heights SD
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
58.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Chinchilla sees average highs of 35.7°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 45.1 inches of snow per year.
Chinchilla's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Chinchilla roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $240,900 and median rent is $1,609/month.
Chinchilla's violent crime rate is 154.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 717.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Chinchilla are operated by Abington Heights SD.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 58.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chinchilla, PA has a population of 2,186, a median household income of $109,231, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%.
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.
Chinchilla averages 35.7°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches
with about 45.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Chinchilla, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18411.
The population of Chinchilla, Pennsylvania is 2,186 with a median age of 33.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Chinchilla: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $240,900, median household income $109,231, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chinchilla side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.