Dravosburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,600 Population 1,649/sq mi density
$47,016 Median Income $33,109 per capita
$98,300 Home Value $111,209 Zillow
$635 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$47,016 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,300 home value, $635/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Dravosburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,016
37% below
$33,109 per capita
Home Value
$98,300
65% below
Zillow: $111,209
Median Rent
$635/mo
45% below
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
43% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Dravosburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
35%
Rent
55%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
183%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dravosburg 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

Dravosburg residents earn a median household income of $47,016 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,109. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dravosburg is $98,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,209. Median rent is $635/month, with 26.1% 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 1947.

Education

19.1% of adults in Dravosburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dravosburg 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 Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population1,600
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density1,649/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,016
Per Capita$33,109
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,300
Rent$635
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$111,209
Housing Units971
Rent Burden26.1%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation886 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries72

Did You Know?

Dravosburg was founded in 1903.
The median home in Dravosburg was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.