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East Pittsburgh, PA
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East Pittsburgh, PA
At a Glance
How East Pittsburgh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Pittsburgh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is East Pittsburgh a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
East Pittsburgh residents earn a median household income of $40,227 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,561. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.4% 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 East Pittsburgh is $72,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $94,421. Median rent is $768/month, with 24.4% 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
East Pittsburgh reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 248/100K.
Education
23.3% of adults in East Pittsburgh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Pittsburgh has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.