Mount Oliver, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County
Mount Oliver, PA
At a Glance
How Mount Oliver Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Oliver's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mount Oliver a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mount Oliver residents earn a median household income of $50,379 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,414. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% 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 Mount Oliver is $84,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,723. Median rent is $1,102/month, with 39.5% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Mount Oliver reports 962 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 153% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,198/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Mount Oliver hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Oliver has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.