Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Fox Chapel is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,264. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.
Based on current data, Fox Chapel receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Fox Chapel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fox Chapel is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Fox Chapel among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Fox Chapel is $880,100, making it a premium housing market at 212% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Fox Chapel is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 18 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 406 per 100,000, 79% below the national average.
Fox Chapel is a highly educated community — 86.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Fox Chapel experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 88.5% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.5% |
| 14% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $250,001 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $133,282 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,506 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,625 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.6% |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,316 |
| County GDP | $132,892M |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Healthcare | 4,791 |
| Retail | 3,982 |
| Manufacturing | 940 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.01% |
| Commute Time | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |
| Census Median | $880,100 |
| 212% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $450,000 |
| Median List Price | $450,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $778 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 7.1% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.01% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,412/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Total Violent | 18.4/100K |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 18.4/100K |
| Total Property | 405.5/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 55.3/100K |
| Theft | 350.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.5 inches |
| 17% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 923 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 669/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5260°N, 79.8889°W |
| County FIPS | 42003 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 86.8% |
| 158% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 669/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 72 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Retail Stores | 3,982 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Avg Commute | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |