Swissvale Borough, PA

Living in Swissvale Borough

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Bikeability 87
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Walkability 84
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Commute 34
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Public Transit 89
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 39
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 82
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Schools 17
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Residents

8.8k Population -281 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
41% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
44% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black32%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate26%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree18%

Households

Family household44%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office28%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van65%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation25%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$110k Median Home Value +$36k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$692 Median Monthly Rent +$138 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units12%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier51%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas86%

Crime

Violent Crime in Swissvale Borough

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Pittsburgh Metro Area27
Allegheny County40

Property Crime in Swissvale Borough

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Pittsburgh Metro Area24
Allegheny County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (64%)(33%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump30%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 13
Feb 31 2 10
Mar 40 3 7
Apr 51 3 2
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 3 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 Swissvale Borough

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding68
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Swissvale Borough, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Swissvale Borough, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near Swissvale Borough, PA

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Chatham University
3 miles, NW
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Carlow University
4 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Swissvale Borough, PA

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Airports

Airports near Swissvale Borough, PA

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