Allegheny County, PA

Living in Allegheny County

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Bikeability 68
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Walkability 67
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Commute 44
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Public Transit 72
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Affordability 69
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 39
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Hospitals 49
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Colleges 79
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Schools 72
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Residents

1.2M Population -1.3k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age
42% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black13%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate27%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$155k Median Home Value +$40k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$738 Median Monthly Rent +$183 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier29%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas82%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Allegheny County

United States45
Pennsylvania34

Property Crime in Allegheny County

United States48
Pennsylvania30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump40%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 13
Feb 31 2 10
Mar 39 3 7
Apr 51 3 2
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 2 0
Nov 43 3 2
Dec 33 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Allegheny County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding69
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Allegheny County, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Allegheny County, PA

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Small Wonders at Upmc
2 miles, SE
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St Maria Goretti
2 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Allegheny County, PA

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Carlow University
2 miles, SE
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Point Park University
2 miles, SW
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Duquesne University
2 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Allegheny County, PA

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West Penn Hospital
2 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Allegheny County, PA

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