Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 87 —
13% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing38% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes5% below
Insurance25% below
Commute cost28% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Pennsylvania is
CBII band 3/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college16 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college18 mi
High school graduates93.5%
College graduates18.4%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
county
Dauphin County Community & Economic Dev
The Dauphin County Department of Community & Economic Development houses multiple economic and community development entities charged with creating and supporting the growth of business, industry and communities in Dauphin County. It administers programs including the Local Share Grant Program, Tourism Grant Program, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investments Partnership Program, Infrastructure Bank Program, Small Business Loan Program, Land Bank Demolition Fund Program, and others funded by federal, state and other sources.
state
Bensalem Economic Dev Corp.
The BEDC is dedicated to fostering sustainable economic growth through initiatives that support a strong business environment and enhance the quality of life for residents. It provides resources, guidance and advocacy, and promotes equitable opportunities, strategic development and community collaboration to help make Bensalem a premier place to live, work and thrive.
state
Linden Pointe Park
LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus in Hermitage, PA hosts programs and resources for business startups and entrepreneurship, including the eCenter at LindenPointe and the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center, and provides information on partnerships and events.
state
Penn State’s Center for Economic and Community Development
Penn State's Center for Economic and Community Development is an applied research center dedicated to strengthening local and regional development in Pennsylvania and beyond. It works with communities to address issues such as economic and demographic change, government revenue and expenditure policy, community capacity building, and social and economic inequality.
state
Pennsylvania Department of Commerce & Economic Developement
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (BusinessPA) is the state's economic development agency that helps businesses grow, locate or expand in PA, with regional offices and programs such as PA SITES and PA Permit Fast Track, and a BusinessPA team to assist with growth strategies.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo