Clairton, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
6,105 Population
$39,884 Median Income
$59,100 Home Value
$932 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
40.5 yrs Median Age
24.0% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
2.3
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.9
Education

People

Population6,105
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density2,204/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 47.1%

Economy

2.3/5
Median Income$39,884
Per Capita Income$26,457
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty Rate26.5%
County GDP$132,892M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$59,100
Zillow Value$151,765
Median Rent$932
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,225

Health

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

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Jan / Jul30° / 73°
Rain42 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 40 (Good)

Education

2.9/5
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+91.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.95
Libraries (County)72

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute31 min
Work From Home13.4%
BroadbandN/A

How Clairton Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$39,884
Home Value$59,100
Median Rent$932
Poverty Rate26.5%
Bachelor's Degree+24.0%
Unemployment5.1%
Avg Temperature51.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population6,105
Population Density2,204 per sq mi
Median Age40.5 years
Male46.0%
Female54.0%
Male 46%
Female 54%

Race & Ethnicity

White 47.1% Black 45% Hispanic 0.2% Other 7.7%
White47.1%
Black or African American45.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races7.7%

Language

English Only96.2%
Spanish Speakers3.8%
English 96.2% Spanish 3.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability21.4%
Health Insurance89.6%

Income

47% below avg
Median Household Income$39,884
Per Capita Income$26,457
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,506
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$94,625

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate5.1%
Poverty Rate26.5%
Total Establishments (County)36,316
County GDP$132,892M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation3,345
Healthcare Facilities4,791
Retail Stores3,982
Manufacturing940
Total Establishments36,316

Industry Mix

Restaurants 3,345 Healthcare 4,791 Retail 3,982 Manufacturing 940

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$94,625
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,851

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time31.4 min
Work From Home13.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

79% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$59,100
Zillow Home Value Index$151,765

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$145,950
Price Per Sq Ft$47
Homes Sold (month)11
Sale-to-List Ratio88.6%
Price Drops21.2%
Active Inventory33

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied59.8%

Rental Costs

20% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$932
Zillow Rent Index$1,235

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)$8,851
Effective Tax Rate (est.)14.98%

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage89.6%
Premature Death Rate8,412 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.4 / 10
Exercise Access93.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)4,791
Restaurants (County)3,345

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)83

Temperature

30°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation42.4 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median40.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Land Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density2,204 per sq mi
Latitude40.2967°
Longitude-79.8890°
County FIPS42003

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.4%
D 59.7%

Democrat +20.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.0%
High School+91.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.95

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density2,204 per sq mi
Land Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)72

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)83

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