At a Glance
Median Income
$62,327
$42,502 per capita
Home Value
$168,800
Zillow: $219,126
Median Rent
$880/mo
25.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
332/100K
2,299/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.7%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Carnegie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carnegie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carnegie a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carnegie residents earn a median household income of $62,327 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,502. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% 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 Carnegie is $168,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,126. Median rent is $880/month, with 25.1% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Carnegie reports 332 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,299/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.7% of adults in Carnegie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carnegie has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,015
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density4,948/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,327
Per Capita$42,502
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,800
Rent$880
Ownership53.1%
Zillow$219,126
Housing Units4,481
Rent Burden25.1%
Crime
F
Violent332/100K
Property2,299/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault230/100K
Burglary166/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation771 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Carnegie was founded in 1894.
The median home in Carnegie was built in 1953.
21.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.7% 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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