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Chevy Chase Heights, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Indiana County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,094 Population 861/sq mi density
$65,288 Median Income $43,521 per capita
$134,800 Home Value $185,286 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,350 Violent Crime/100K 1,912 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$65,288 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,800 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,350 violent crimes/100K (255% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Chevy Chase Heights, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,288
13% below
$43,521 per capita
Home Value
$134,800
52% below
Zillow: $185,286
Median Rent
$688/mo
41% below
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,350/100K
255% above
1,912/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.4%
4% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
250% above
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Chevy Chase Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chevy Chase Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
48%
Rent
59%
Poverty
111%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
350%
Crime
355%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chevy Chase Heights a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chevy Chase Heights residents earn a median household income of $65,288 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,521. The unemployment rate stands at 12.6% (250% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,921 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chevy Chase Heights is $134,800 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,286. Median rent is $688/month, with 28.7% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Chevy Chase Heights reports 1,350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 255% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,912/100K.

Education

32.4% of adults in Chevy Chase Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chevy Chase Heights has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,094
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density861/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$65,288
Per Capita$43,521
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$4,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,800
Rent$688
Ownership56.8%
Zillow$185,286
Housing Units857
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

F
Violent1,350/100K
Property1,912/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,212/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,441 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+22.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute14 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Chevy Chase Heights was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.