Cochranton is a small town of 1,043 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $54,773
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cochranton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cochranton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cochranton 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: 90.9
Cochranton's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cochranton costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cochranton, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$692
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,773
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cochranton's violent crime rate is 105.2 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
105.2 /100k
Property Crime
346.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cochranton is served primarily by Crawford Central SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cochranton, PA
National Avg
School District
Crawford Central SD
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cochranton sees average highs of 32.5°F in January
and 80.4°F in July,
with 41.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 53.7 inches of snow per year.
Cochranton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cochranton roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,400 and median rent is $692/month.
Cochranton's violent crime rate is 105.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 346.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cochranton are operated by Crawford Central SD.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 13.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cochranton, PA has a population of 1,043, a median household income of $54,773, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
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.
Cochranton averages 32.5°F in January and 80.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.4 inches
with about 53.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cochranton, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16314.
The population of Cochranton, Pennsylvania is 1,043 with a median age of 51.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cochranton: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $114,400, median household income $54,773, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cochranton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
