At a Glance
Median Income
$42,453
$28,019 per capita
Home Value
$76,200
Zillow: $144,823
Median Rent
$732/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
111/100K
1,956/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Tarentum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tarentum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tarentum a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tarentum residents earn a median household income of $42,453 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,019. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% 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 Tarentum is $76,200 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,823. Median rent is $732/month, with 26.3% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Tarentum reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,956/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.8% of adults in Tarentum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tarentum 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 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,286
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density3,485/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,453
Per Capita$28,019
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,200
Rent$732
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$144,823
Housing Units2,322
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent111/100K
Property1,956/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault89/100K
Burglary400/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation779 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Tarentum was founded in 1842.
The median home in Tarentum was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
26.7% 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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