Carnegie, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
8,015 Population
$62,327 Median Income
$168,800 Home Value
$880 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
264 Violent Crime / 100K
41.7 yrs Median Age
35.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
3.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.9
Education

People

Population8,015
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density4,948/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 80.2%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$62,327
Per Capita Income$42,502
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty Rate9.0%
County GDP$18,672M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$168,800
Zillow Value$219,126
Median Rent$880
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,225

Health

ObesityN/A
DiabetesN/A
DepressionN/A
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime264/100K
Property Crime2,569/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft163.7/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Jan / Jul29° / 73°
Rain40 in/yr
Snow44 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 40 (Good)

Education

3.9/5
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+94.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.95
Libraries (County)14

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Work From Home21.9%
BroadbandN/A

How Carnegie Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$62,327
Home Value$168,800
Median Rent$880
Poverty Rate9.0%
Bachelor's Degree+35.7%
Unemployment2.8%
Violent Crime264.4 /100K
Avg Temperature51.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population8,015
Population Density4,948 per sq mi
Median Age41.7 years
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80.2% Black 10% Hispanic 1.6% Other 8.2%
White80.2%
Black or African American10.0%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.2%

Language

English Only94.0%
Spanish Speakers6.0%
English 94% Spanish 6%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.7%
Health Insurance96.2%

Income

17% below avg
Median Household Income$62,327
Per Capita Income$42,502
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,391
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$102,970

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.8%
Poverty Rate9.0%
Total Establishments (County)5,697
County GDP$18,672M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation436
Healthcare Facilities711
Retail Stores630
Manufacturing226
Total Establishments5,697

Industry Mix

Restaurants 436 Healthcare 711 Retail 630 Manufacturing 226

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$102,970
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,523

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time25.0 min
Work From Home21.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

40% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$168,800
Zillow Home Value Index$219,126

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$175,000
Price Per Sq Ft$125
Homes Sold (month)6
Sale-to-List Ratio98.0%
Price Drops16.7%
Active Inventory24

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied53.1%

Rental Costs

24% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$880
Zillow Rent Index$1,294

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedroom$1,225
3 Bedroom$1,570
4 Bedroom$1,744

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,523
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.86%

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.2%
Premature Death Rate9,243 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.0 / 10
Exercise Access81.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)711
Restaurants (County)436

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime264.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery88.1 /100K
Aggravated Assault176.3 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,568.6 /100K
Burglary453.3 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,951.7 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft163.7 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)13

Temperature

29°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation39.6 in
Annual Snowfall44.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median40.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Land Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density4,948 per sq mi
Latitude40.4080°
Longitude-80.0860°
County FIPS42125

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.4%
D 36.9%

Republican +25.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.7%
High School+94.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.95

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density4,948 per sq mi
Land Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)14

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)13

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