Penn Hills Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
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
40,528 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,567 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$124,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$590 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$799 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.4% 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 12 28
Feb 2 9 31
Mar 3 6 39
Apr 3 2 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 3 7 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 63%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, PA State Senate District 43, PA State House District 32, PA
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Schools

Linton MS
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Penn Hills SHS
1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Redeemer Lutheran School
1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Verner El Sch
2 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Colleges

UPMC St Margaret School of Nursing
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Upmc St Margaret
4 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Upmc East
5 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Forbes Hospital
5 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
21 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
26 miles, SE • 1 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
90 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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