Butler, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Butler County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,306 Population 4,892/sq mi density
$41,705 Median Income $27,736 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $255,546 Zillow
$815 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
501 Violent Crime/100K 1,611 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$41,705 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
501 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Butler, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,705
45% below
$27,736 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $255,546
Median Rent
$815/mo
30% below
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
501/100K
32% above
1,611/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
37% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
153% above
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Butler Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
40%
Rent
70%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
253%
Crime
132%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Butler a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Butler residents earn a median household income of $41,705 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,736. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,418 business establishments, including 387 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Butler is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,546. Median rent is $815/month, with 31.5% 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

Butler reports 501 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,611/100K.

Education

21.2% of adults in Butler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Butler has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population13,306
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density4,892/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$41,705
Per Capita$27,736
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$14,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,261

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$815
Ownership44.4%
Zillow$255,546
Housing Units7,214
Rent Burden31.5%

Crime

F
Violent501/100K
Property1,611/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,053/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation1,031 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Butler was founded in 1802.
The median home in Butler was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 387 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.