Swissvale Borough, PA
Living in Swissvale Borough
Bikeability
87
Walkability
84
Commute
34
Public Transit
89
Affordability
90
Public Safety
39
Airports
35
Hospitals
45
Colleges
82
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
17
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Swissvale Borough, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Swissvale Borough, PA
Universal Academy of Pittsburgh
0 miles, NE
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
1 miles, N
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic Academy
1 miles, N
Pittsburgh Urban Christian School
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Swissvale Borough, PA
Chatham University
3 miles, NW
Carnegie Mellon University
3 miles, NW
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
4 miles, NW
Carlow University
4 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Swissvale Borough, PA
Lifecare Behavioral Health Hospital
2 miles, N
Magee Womens Hospital of Upmc Health System
4 miles, W
Children's Home of Pittsburgh
4 miles, NW
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
4 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Swissvale Borough, PA
Pittsburgh International Airport
19 miles, W
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
27 miles, E
North Central West Virginia Airport
80 miles, S
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
88 miles, NW