Arona, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
246 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$96,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$123,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$425 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$496 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Westmoreland County
2
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

Westmoreland County
2
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 12 28
Feb 3 9 31
Mar 3 7 39
Apr 3 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 4 2 43
Dec 3 8 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 3%

Schools

West Hempfield MS
2 miles, N 3.7 star
West Hempfield El Sch
2 miles, N 4.1 star
Hempfield Area SHS
3 miles, E 4.6 star
Harrold MS
3 miles, E 4.1 star

Colleges

Seton Hill University
6 miles, E 2.3 star
Triangle Tech Inc-Greensburg
7 miles, E 2.3 star

Hospitals

Excela Health-Frick Hospital
10 miles, S 4.1 star
Upmc McKeesport Hospital
12 miles, NW 2.3 star
Forbes Hospital
12 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
13 miles, E 1 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
34 miles, NW 3.2 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
104 miles, NW 1.4 star