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Conyngham is a small town of 1,637 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $74,923
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Conyngham stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Conyngham is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Conyngham 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
Conyngham's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Conyngham costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Conyngham, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$209,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$900
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$74,923
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Conyngham's violent crime rate is 55.0 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
55.0 /100k
Property Crime
770.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Conyngham is served primarily by Hazleton Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Conyngham, PA
National Avg
School District
Hazleton Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Conyngham sees average highs of 32.5°F in January
and 80.2°F in July,
with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.5 inches of snow per year.
Conyngham's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Conyngham roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $209,100 and median rent is $900/month.
Conyngham's violent crime rate is 55.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 770.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Conyngham are operated by Hazleton Area SD.
The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. 39.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Conyngham, PA has a population of 1,637, a median household income of $74,923, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Conyngham averages 32.5°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches
with about 41.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Conyngham, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 18219, 18249.
The population of Conyngham, Pennsylvania is 1,637 with a median age of 54.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Conyngham: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $209,100, median household income $74,923, 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 Conyngham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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