Allison Park, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
22,108 Population 1,594/sq mi density
$108,669 Median Income $58,570 per capita
$328,700 Home Value $469,538 Zillow
$1,190 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$108,669 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$328,700 home value, $1,190/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Allison Park, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,669
45% above
$58,570 per capita
Home Value
$328,700
17% above
Zillow: $469,538
Median Rent
$1,190/mo
2% above
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.9%
75% above
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Allison Park Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
145%
Home Value
117%
Rent
102%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
175%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Allison Park a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Allison Park residents earn a median household income of $108,669 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,570. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Allison Park is $328,700 , 17% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $469,538. Median rent is $1,190/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

58.9% of adults in Allison Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% above the national average). 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Allison Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population22,108
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density1,594/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,669
Per Capita$58,570
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506

Housing

A+
Home Value$328,700
Rent$1,190
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$469,538
Housing Units9,608
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation1,109 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.9%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+25.6%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries72

Did You Know?

The median home in Allison Park was built in 1973.
19.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.