Mount Oliver, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,347 Population 9,844/sq mi density
$50,379 Median Income $23,414 per capita
$84,700 Home Value $230,723 Zillow
$1,102 Median Rent 39.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
962 Violent Crime/100K 3,198 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$50,379 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,700 home value, $1,102/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
962 violent crimes/100K (153% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Oliver, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,379
33% below
$23,414 per capita
Home Value
$84,700
70% below
Zillow: $230,723
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
5% below
39.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
962/100K
153% above
3,198/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
67%
Home Value
30%
Rent
95%
Poverty
142%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
200%
Crime
253%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Oliver a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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.

Data Overview

People

Population3,347
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density9,844/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,379
Per Capita$23,414
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,700
Rent$1,102
Ownership42.9%
Zillow$230,723
Housing Units1,842
Rent Burden39.5%

Crime

F
Violent962/100K
Property3,198/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation1,101 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute30 min
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations334
Libraries72

Did You Know?

The median home in Mount Oliver was built in 1938.
26.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.