At a Glance
Median Income
$77,226
$45,040 per capita
Home Value
$204,800
Zillow: $219,126
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
574/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.8%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Dormont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dormont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dormont a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dormont residents earn a median household income of $77,226 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,040. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% 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 Dormont is $204,800 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,126. Median rent is $1,049/month, with 28.5% 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
Dormont reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 574/100K.
Education
48.8% of adults in Dormont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dormont has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population8,120
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density10,684/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,226
Per Capita$45,040
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$204,800
Rent$1,049
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$219,126
Housing Units4,598
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent77/100K
Property574/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,241 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.8%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Dormont was founded in 1768.
The median home in Dormont was built in 1938.
11.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
23.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% 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.