At a Glance
Median Income
$44,449
$24,464 per capita
Home Value
$85,900
Zillow: $97,204
Median Rent
$718/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
94/100K
113/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Turtle Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Turtle Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Turtle Creek a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Turtle Creek residents earn a median household income of $44,449 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,464. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% 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 Turtle Creek is $85,900 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,204. Median rent is $718/month, with 21.9% 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 1942.
Safety & Crime
Turtle Creek reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 113/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.1% of adults in Turtle Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Turtle Creek has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,046
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density5,202/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,449
Per Capita$24,464
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,900
Rent$718
Ownership34.6%
Zillow$97,204
Housing Units2,484
Rent Burden21.9%
Crime
F
Violent94/100K
Property113/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault75/100K
Burglary19/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation874 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Turtle Creek was founded in 1892.
The median home in Turtle Creek was built in 1942.
15.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.7% 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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