Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Canonsburg is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 9,682. Residents earn $80,581 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, Canonsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Canonsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Canonsburg is $80,581, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Canonsburg is $192,100, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $964 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Canonsburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 145 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 447 per 100,000, 77% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Canonsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 31.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,581 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,468 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,391 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $102,970 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,697 |
| County GDP | $18,672M |
| Restaurants | 436 |
| Healthcare | 711 |
| Retail | 630 |
| Manufacturing | 226 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,523 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.40% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 19.9% |
| Census Median | $192,100 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $352,948 |
| Median List Price | $179,000 |
| Median List Price | $179,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $182 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.1% |
| Price Drops | 22.5% |
| Inventory | 40 |
| Census Median Rent | $964 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,578 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,523 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.40% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,243/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 711 |
| Total Violent | 145.2/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 22.3/100K |
| Assault | 122.9/100K |
| Total Property | 446.8/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 111.7/100K |
| Theft | 335.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.3 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,049 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2642°N, 80.1868°W |
| County FIPS | 42125 |
Winner: Republican by 25.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,191/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 711 |
| Restaurants | 436 |
| Retail Stores | 630 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 19.9% |