At a Glance
Median Income
$41,705
$27,736 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $241,358
Median Rent
$815/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
380/100K
1,775/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Butler a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 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 5.3% (47% 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 $241,358. 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 380 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,775/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population13,306
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density4,892/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,705
Per Capita$27,736
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$14,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,261
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$815
Ownership44.4%
Zillow$241,358
Housing Units7,214
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent380/100K
Property1,775/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault310/100K
Burglary295/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,053/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 387 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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