Buffington, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
113 332.4M (US)
Median Age
3.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$451 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$662 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fayette 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

Fayette County
1
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 15 28
Feb 3 11 31
Mar 4 7 39
Apr 4 2 50
May 5 0 59
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 4 2 42
Dec 3 9 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 46% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 14, PA State Senate District 32, PA State House District 51, PA
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Schools

Menallen Sch
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
George J Plava El Sch
3 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Albert Gallatin North MS
4 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Laurel Highlands MS
5 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Laurel Business Institute
6 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Uniontown Hospital
6 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Highlands Hospital
15 miles, E • 3.2 star
Monongahela Valley Hospital
18 miles, N • 3.2 star
Washington Health System Greene
18 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
33 miles, NE • 1 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
44 miles, N • 3.2 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
108 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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