Swissvale, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 10/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Education Hub. The area boasts numerous high-quality colleges and universities within close proximity, offering a wide range of academic opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
8,499 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
37.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,114 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$141,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$541 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$869 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Allegheny County
4
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Allegheny County
3
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 64% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.

Liberal (65%) (33%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 13 29
Feb 2 10 31
Mar 3 7 40
Apr 3 2 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 3 2 43
Dec 3 8 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Woodland Hills Intermediate Sch
<1 miles, SE · 1star
Edgewood El Sch
<1 miles, NE · 2.3star
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Colleges

Chatham University
3 miles, NW · 1.9star
Carnegie Mellon University
3 miles, NW · 4.6star
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Hospitals

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
4 miles, NW · 2.3star
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Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
19 miles, NW · 3.2star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
27 miles, SE · 1star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
88 miles, NW · 1.4star
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