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Scottdale, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County
Scottdale, PA
At a Glance
How Scottdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scottdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Scottdale a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Scottdale residents earn a median household income of $56,667 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,957. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scottdale is $137,700 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,178. Median rent is $686/month, with 22.4% 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 1950.
Safety & Crime
Scottdale reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,441/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.8% of adults in Scottdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scottdale has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.