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Allison, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Fayette County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
468 Population 699/sq mi density
$34,300 Home Value $45,158 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Allison, PA

At a Glance

Home Value
$34,300
88% below
Zillow: $45,158
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
709/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
24.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Allison Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Allison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
12%
Poverty
198%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Allison a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Allison is $34,300 , 88% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $45,158. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Allison reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 709/100K.

Education

18.1% of adults in Allison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Allison has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population468
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density699/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$25,156
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty24.6%
County GDP$5,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

Home Value$34,300
Rent
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$45,158
Housing Units313
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property709/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,648/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation921 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute18 min
Broadband77.5%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Allison was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.