South Heights, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
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
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
351 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$125,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$472 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$729 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Beaver County
3
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

Beaver County
3
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 9 29
Feb 2 8 31
Mar 3 4 39
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 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 47% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, PA State Senate District 47, PA State House District 16, PA
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Schools

Ambridge Area HS
1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Hopewell SHS
1 miles, N • 4.6 star
Hopewell JHS
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Robert Morris University
4 miles, S • 2.8 star
Community College of Beaver County
7 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Heritage Valley Sewickley
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Heritage Valley Kennedy
10 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Heritage Valley Beaver
10 miles, N • 4.1 star
Upmc Passavant
12 miles, SE • 5 star
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Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
6 miles, S • 3.2 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
48 miles, SE • 1 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
67 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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