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Dawson, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
387
Population
2,276/sq mi density
$53,594
Median Income
$24,773 per capita
$89,100
Home Value
$147,719 Zillow
$910
Median Rent
18.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
185
Violent Crime/100K
3,709 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$53,594 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,100 home value, $910/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$89,100
68% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$910/mo
22% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.3%
12% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
174
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$89,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$147,719
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
73.3%
Owner-Occupied
26.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$900/mo
1 Bedroom
$996/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,225/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,570/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,744/mo
Census median rent:
$910/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
18.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
39% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
73.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $89,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,719 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $910 |
| FMR Studio | $900 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $996 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,225 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,570 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,744 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 73.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 174 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 18.9% |