Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Swissvale is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 8,499. Residents earn $60,114 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Swissvale receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment. Swissvale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Swissvale is $60,114, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Swissvale is $141,300, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,097 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 727 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,943 per 100,000, 50% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Swissvale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.3% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.7% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,114 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,467 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,506 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,625 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,316 |
| County GDP | $132,892M |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Healthcare | 4,791 |
| Retail | 3,982 |
| Manufacturing | 940 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.26% |
| Commute Time | 27.5 min |
| Work from Home | 20.2% |
| Census Median | $141,300 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $266,450 |
| Median List Price | $266,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $131 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 15.2% |
| Inventory | 33 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,097 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 46.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.26% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,412/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Total Violent | 727.3/100K |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 89.5/100K |
| Assault | 637.8/100K |
| Total Property | 2,942.8/100K |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 861.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,857.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 223.8/100K |
| Arson | 11.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.6 inches |
| 7% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 934 ft (285 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,024/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4203°N, 79.8860°W |
| County FIPS | 42003 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.0% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 7,024/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 72 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Retail Stores | 3,982 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Avg Commute | 27.5 min |
| Work from Home | 20.2% |