Carnegie, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
8,015 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,327 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$168,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$641 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$732 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.3% 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

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 10 29
Feb 2 8 30
Mar 3 5 40
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 3 6 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 3%

Schools

Carnegie El Sch
<1 miles, S 3.7 star
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
<1 miles, S 4.1 star
Bishop Canevin High School
1 miles, NE 5 star
Carlynton JSHS
1 miles, N 3.7 star

Colleges

South Hills Beauty Academy
3 miles, SE 1 star
Rosedale Technical College
3 miles, N 1.9 star
Dean Institute of Technology
4 miles, E 1.9 star

Hospitals

St Clair Hospital
2 miles, S 4.1 star
Heritage Valley Kennedy
4 miles, N 2.3 star
Allegheny General Hospital
6 miles, E 2.3 star
Upmc Mercy
6 miles, E 3.2 star

Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
10 miles, NW 3.2 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
37 miles, SE 1 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
79 miles, NW 1.4 star