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Burgettstown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Brooke County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,376 Population 2,219/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $36,437 per capita
$140,800 Home Value $184,170 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $738/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Burgettstown, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,000
23% below
$36,437 per capita
Home Value
$140,800
50% below
Zillow: $184,170
Median Rent
$738/mo
37% below
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,397/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Burgettstown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
50%
Rent
63%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Burgettstown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Burgettstown residents earn a median household income of $58,000 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,437. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 618 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Burgettstown is $140,800 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,170. Median rent is $738/month, with 22.4% 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

Burgettstown reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,397/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

20.3% of adults in Burgettstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Burgettstown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,376
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density2,219/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$36,437
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$1,317M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,800
Rent$738
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$184,170
Housing Units739
Rent Burden22.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,397/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary221/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,823/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation981 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute29 min
Broadband73.9%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Burgettstown was founded in 1795.
The median home in Burgettstown was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.