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Fox Chapel, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
5,264
Population
669/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$133,282 per capita
$880,100
Home Value
$390,558 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
18
Violent Crime/100K
406 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$880,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
18 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
86.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fox Chapel experiences four distinct seasons with 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.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Allegheny County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0432 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 2.41 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.39 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in |
Fox Chapel has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").