Clifton Heights, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Delaware County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,821 Population 10,827/sq mi density
$69,940 Median Income $29,255 per capita
$189,100 Home Value $265,242 Zillow
$1,191 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
339 Violent Crime/100K 1,092 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$69,940 median income, 16.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,100 home value, $1,191/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
339 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Clifton Heights, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,940
7% below
$29,255 per capita
Home Value
$189,100
33% below
Zillow: $265,242
Median Rent
$1,191/mo
2% above
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
339/100K
11% below
1,092/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
16.2%
350% above
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Clifton Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
67%
Rent
102%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
450%
Crime
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clifton Heights a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clifton Heights residents earn a median household income of $69,940 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,255. The unemployment rate stands at 16.2% (350% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clifton Heights is $189,100 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,242. Median rent is $1,191/month, with 28.4% 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 1951.

Safety & Crime

Clifton Heights reports 339 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,092/100K.

Education

16.5% of adults in Clifton Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clifton Heights has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population6,821
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density10,827/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$69,940
Per Capita$29,255
Unemployment16.2%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,100
Rent$1,191
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$265,242
Housing Units2,654
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent339/100K
Property1,092/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation171 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28

Did You Know?

Clifton Heights was founded in 1885.
The median home in Clifton Heights was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.