At a Glance
Median Income
$98,475
$45,954 per capita
Home Value
$218,600
Zillow: $235,496
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
275/100K
895/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.3%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Plum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plum a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plum residents earn a median household income of $98,475 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,954. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 Plum is $218,600 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,496. Median rent is $1,156/month, with 24.1% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Plum reports 275 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 895/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
43.3% of adults in Plum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plum has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population26,873
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density941/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,475
Per Capita$45,954
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,600
Rent$1,156
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$235,496
Housing Units11,411
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent275/100K
Property895/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault214/100K
Burglary294/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,127 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.3%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations34
Libraries72
Did You Know?
The median home in Plum was built in 1972.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% 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.
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