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Natrona Heights, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
6,955 Population 3,220/sq mi density
$71,167 Median Income $40,029 per capita
$146,800 Home Value $105,996 Zillow
$744 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
124 Violent Crime/100K 2,040 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,167 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,800 home value, $744/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
124 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Natrona Heights, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,167
5% below
$40,029 per capita
Home Value
$146,800
48% below
Zillow: $105,996
Median Rent
$744/mo
36% below
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
124/100K
67% below
2,040/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
13% below
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Natrona Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Natrona Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
95%
Home Value
52%
Rent
64%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
87%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Natrona Heights a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Natrona Heights residents earn a median household income of $71,167 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,029. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% 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 Natrona Heights is $146,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,996. Median rent is $744/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).

Safety & Crime

Natrona Heights reports 124 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,040/100K.

Education

29.3% of adults in Natrona Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Natrona Heights 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

Population6,955
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density3,220/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,167
Per Capita$40,029
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,800
Rent$744
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$105,996
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent124/100K
Property2,040/100K

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)
Elevation1,002 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+97.1%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries72

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
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.