At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$133,282 per capita
Home Value
$880,100
Zillow: $390,558
Violent Crime
18/100K
406/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
86.8%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Fox Chapel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fox Chapel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fox Chapel a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fox Chapel residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $133,282. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% 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 Fox Chapel is $880,100 , 212% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $390,558. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Fox Chapel reports 18 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 406/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
86.8% of adults in Fox Chapel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(158% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fox Chapel has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,264
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density669/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$133,282
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$880,100
Rent
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$390,558
Housing Units1,963
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent18/100K
Property406/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault18/100K
Burglary55/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation923 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+86.8%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+53.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute25 min
Broadband99.2%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Fox Chapel was founded in 1934.
The median home in Fox Chapel was built in 1966.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.9% 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.
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