At a Glance
Median Income
$71,458
$47,721 per capita
Home Value
$193,600
Zillow: $217,288
Median Rent
$1,006/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
2,083/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Crafton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crafton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crafton 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
Crafton residents earn a median household income of $71,458 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,721. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% 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 Crafton is $193,600 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,288. Median rent is $1,006/month, with 31.1% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Crafton reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,083/100K.
Education
35.9% of adults in Crafton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crafton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population5,995
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density5,259/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,458
Per Capita$47,721
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$193,600
Rent$1,006
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$217,288
Housing Units3,270
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent224/100K
Property2,083/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation965 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.9%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Crafton was founded in 1872.
The median home in Crafton was built in 1938.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (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 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.