At a Glance
Median Income
$65,435
$36,233 per capita
Home Value
$177,300
Zillow: $186,758
Median Rent
$993/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,638/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.5%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Emsworth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emsworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emsworth a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emsworth residents earn a median household income of $65,435 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,233. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,586 business establishments, including 311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emsworth is $177,300 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,758. Median rent is $993/month, with 34.5% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
Emsworth reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,638/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
42.5% of adults in Emsworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emsworth has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,458
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density4,312/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,435
Per Capita$36,233
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,300
Rent$993
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$186,758
Housing Units1,159
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,638/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary41/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation797 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.5%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Emsworth was founded in 1802.
The median home in Emsworth was built in 1951.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.