At a Glance
Median Income
$60,341
$35,452 per capita
Home Value
$159,700
Zillow: $99,652
Median Rent
$664/mo
38.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
16.8% smoking rate
How Calcutta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Calcutta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Calcutta a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Calcutta residents earn a median household income of $60,341 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,452. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% 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 Calcutta is $159,700 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,652. Median rent is $664/month, with 38.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
16.5% of adults in Calcutta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Calcutta has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,770
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density392/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,341
Per Capita$35,452
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,700
Rent$664
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$99,652
Housing Units1,833
Rent Burden38.4%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation1,170 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Calcutta was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.