Homestead, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
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
2,885 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
41.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,661 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$81,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$409 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$557 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
29.3% 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 13 28
Feb 2 9 31
Mar 3 6 39
Apr 3 2 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 3 2 43
Dec 3 8 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, PA State Senate District 45, PA State House District 35, PA
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Schools

Propel CS-Homestead
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Barrett El Sch
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5
1 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Carnegie Mellon University
3 miles, N • 4.6 star
Chatham University
3 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
4 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
18 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
28 miles, SE • 1 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
88 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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