Pitcairn, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,065 Population 6,010/sq mi density
$34,400 Median Income $23,017 per capita
$68,600 Home Value $91,984 Zillow
$765 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
474 Violent Crime/100K 689 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$34,400 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,600 home value, $765/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
474 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Pitcairn, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,400
54% below
$23,017 per capita
Home Value
$68,600
76% below
Zillow: $91,984
Median Rent
$765/mo
34% below
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
474/100K
25% above
689/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
203% above
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Pitcairn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
46%
Home Value
24%
Rent
66%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
303%
Crime
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pitcairn a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pitcairn residents earn a median household income of $34,400 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,017. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% 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 Pitcairn is $68,600 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $91,984. Median rent is $765/month, with 30.1% 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 1947.

Safety & Crime

Pitcairn reports 474 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 689/100K.

Education

16.4% of adults in Pitcairn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pitcairn has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population3,065
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density6,010/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$34,400
Per Capita$23,017
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,600
Rent$765
Ownership35.9%
Zillow$91,984
Housing Units1,650
Rent Burden30.1%

Crime

F
Violent474/100K
Property689/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation934 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations34
Libraries72

Did You Know?

Pitcairn was founded in 1894.
The median home in Pitcairn was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.1% 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.