At a Glance
Median Income
$81,860
$43,223 per capita
Home Value
$189,700
Zillow: $206,608
Median Rent
$876/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
948/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Lower Burrell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lower Burrell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lower Burrell a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lower Burrell residents earn a median household income of $81,860 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,223. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% 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 Lower Burrell is $189,700 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,608. Median rent is $876/month, with 27.6% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Lower Burrell reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 948/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.0% of adults in Lower Burrell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lower Burrell has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population11,659
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density1,035/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,860
Per Capita$43,223
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$189,700
Rent$876
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$206,608
Housing Units5,399
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property948/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault90/100K
Burglary18/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation883 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Lower Burrell was founded in 1852.
The median home in Lower Burrell was built in 1962.
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.
14.1% 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.