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Elrama, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
268 Population 1,787/sq mi density
$32,278 Median Income $22,046 per capita
$92,300 Home Value $89,697 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
350 Violent Crime/100K 750 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$32,278 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
350 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Elrama, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,278
57% below
$22,046 per capita
Home Value
$92,300
67% below
Zillow: $89,697
Violent Crime
350/100K
8% below
750/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
81% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Elrama Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
43%
Home Value
33%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elrama a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elrama residents earn a median household income of $32,278 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,046. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Elrama is $92,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $89,697. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.

Safety & Crime

Elrama reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 750/100K.

Education

6.4% of adults in Elrama hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elrama has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population268
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,787/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$32,278
Per Capita$22,046
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,300
Rent
Ownership31.9%
Zillow$89,697
Housing Units90
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

F
Violent350/100K
Property750/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation821 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries72

Did You Know?

The median home in Elrama was built in 1941.
53.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
32.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.