Turtle Creek, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 9/10
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
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
5,046 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,449 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$553 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
31.1% 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 29
Feb 2 10 31
Mar 3 7 40
Apr 3 2 51
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
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 53% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, PA State Senate District 45, PA State House District 25, PA
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Schools

Woodland Hills Academy
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Propel CS-East
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Westinghouse Arts Academy CS
1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Wilkins El Sch
2 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Forbes Hospital
4 miles, E • 3.2 star
Upmc East
4 miles, E • 4.1 star
Upmc McKeesport Hospital
4 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
22 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
24 miles, SE • 1 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
92 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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