At a Glance
Median Income
$156,389
$51,942 per capita
Home Value
$258,800
Zillow: $367,585
Violent Crime
136/100K
1,538/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.0%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Sturgeon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sturgeon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sturgeon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sturgeon residents earn a median household income of $156,389 , which is 108% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,942. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,697 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sturgeon is $258,800 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $367,585. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Sturgeon reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,538/100K.
Education
46.0% of adults in Sturgeon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sturgeon 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 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,353
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,208/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$156,389
Per Capita$51,942
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$258,800
Rent
Ownership94.5%
Zillow$367,585
Housing Units614
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent136/100K
Property1,538/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,059 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.0%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Sturgeon was built in 1975.
25.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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