Blawnox, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,469 Population 4,897/sq mi density
$50,667 Median Income $45,068 per capita
$181,600 Home Value $199,890 Zillow
$785 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,667 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$181,600 home value, $785/mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Blawnox, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,667
33% below
$45,068 per capita
Home Value
$181,600
36% below
Zillow: $199,890
Median Rent
$785/mo
33% below
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.7%
39% above
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Blawnox Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
64%
Rent
67%
Poverty
166%
Bachelor's
139%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blawnox a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blawnox residents earn a median household income of $50,667 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,068. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% 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 Blawnox is $181,600 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,890. Median rent is $785/month, with 24.9% 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 1951.

Education

46.7% of adults in Blawnox hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% above the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blawnox 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

Population1,469
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density4,897/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born13.5%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,667
Per Capita$45,068
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,600
Rent$785
Ownership39.0%
Zillow$199,890
Housing Units975
Rent Burden24.9%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation783 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.7%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72

Did You Know?

Blawnox was founded in 1925.
The median home in Blawnox was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.