At a Glance
Median Income
$75,385
$41,614 per capita
Home Value
$174,000
Zillow: $235,496
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
922/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.1%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Cheswick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cheswick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cheswick a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cheswick residents earn a median household income of $75,385 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,614. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cheswick is $174,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,496. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 27.2% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Cheswick reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 922/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
39.1% of adults in Cheswick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cheswick has an average annual temperature of 51°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 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,704
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density3,704/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,385
Per Capita$41,614
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$1,125
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$235,496
Housing Units869
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property922/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation770 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.1%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Cheswick was founded in 1902.
The median home in Cheswick was built in 1955.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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