At a Glance
Median Income
$50,978
$31,407 per capita
Home Value
$94,000
Zillow: $130,928
Median Rent
$910/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,486/100K
3,780/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Ambridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ambridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ambridge a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ambridge residents earn a median household income of $50,978 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,407. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,586 business establishments, including 311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ambridge is $94,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,928. Median rent is $910/month, with 30.1% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Ambridge reports 1,486 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 291% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,780/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.8% of adults in Ambridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ambridge has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population6,912
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density4,639/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,978
Per Capita$31,407
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,000
Rent$910
Ownership46.1%
Zillow$130,928
Housing Units3,861
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,486/100K
Property3,780/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,299/100K
Burglary649/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation759 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Ambridge was founded in 1824.
The median home in Ambridge was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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