Wharton Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 7/10
directions_bus Transit 7/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
3,330 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,952 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$223,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$491 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,132 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fayette County
2
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

Fayette County
1
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 14 26
Feb 2 10 29
Mar 4 7 36
Apr 4 2 48
May 5 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 2 8 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 14, PA State Senate District 32, PA State House District 51, PA
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Schools

Wharton Sch
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
AJ McMullen Sch
7 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Hutchinson El Sch
8 miles, N • 2.8 star
AL Wilson El Sch
8 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Laurel Business Institute
10 miles, N • 1 star
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Hospitals

Uniontown Hospital
11 miles, N • 2.3 star
Highlands Hospital
17 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Mon Health Medical Center
20 miles, W • 4.1 star
West Virginia University Hospitals
20 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
36 miles, NE • 1 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
59 miles, N • 3.2 star
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