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Sturgeon, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Washington County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,353 Population 1,208/sq mi density
$156,389 Median Income $51,942 per capita
$258,800 Home Value $367,585 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
136 Violent Crime/100K 1,538 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$156,389 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$258,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sturgeon, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$156,389
108% above
$51,942 per capita
Home Value
$258,800
8% below
Zillow: $367,585
Violent Crime
136/100K
64% below
1,538/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.0%
36% above
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
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)

Income
208%
Home Value
92%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
136%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
36%
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.