Castle Shannon, 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 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
8,237 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,426 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$182,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$653 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$895 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.5% 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 31
Mar 3 5 39
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 43
Dec 3 6 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (50%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, PA State Senate District 45, PA State House District 42, PA
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Schools

Myrtle Ave Sch
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Wesley Spectrum High School
<1 miles, SE • 1 star
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Colleges

South Hills Beauty Academy
2 miles, N • 1 star
Dean Institute of Technology
3 miles, NE • 1.9 star
All-State Career School-Pittsburgh
4 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Clair Hospital
3 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Upmc Mercy
5 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Jefferson Hospital
6 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
14 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
33 miles, SE • 1 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
84 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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