At a Glance
Median Income
$80,581
$39,468 per capita
Home Value
$192,100
Zillow: $352,948
Median Rent
$964/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
353/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.7%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Canonsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Canonsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Canonsburg 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
Canonsburg residents earn a median household income of $80,581 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,468. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,697 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Canonsburg is $192,100 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,948. Median rent is $964/month, with 19.8% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Canonsburg reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 353/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.7% of adults in Canonsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Canonsburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population9,682
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density4,191/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,581
Per Capita$39,468
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,100
Rent$964
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$352,948
Housing Units4,546
Rent Burden19.8%
Crime
F
Violent80/100K
Property353/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault68/100K
Burglary11/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,049 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Canonsburg was built in 1958.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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