South Fayette Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
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
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
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
18,328 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
56.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$121,737 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$322,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$933 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,103 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.5% 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 28
Feb 2 7 30
Mar 3 5 39
Apr 3 1 50
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 3 6 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (48%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, PA State Senate District 37, PA State House District 46, PA
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Schools

South Fayette MS
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
South Fayette Intermediate Sch
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
South Fayette Twp HS
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Pittsburgh Technical College
4 miles, N • 1.4 star
Rosedale Technical College
7 miles, NE • 1.9 star
South Hills Beauty Academy
7 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

St Clair Hospital
6 miles, E • 4.1 star
Heritage Valley Kennedy
8 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Canonsburg General Hospital
8 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Allegheny General Hospital
11 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
9 miles, N • 3.2 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
41 miles, SE • 1 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
76 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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