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Van Voorhis, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
519 Population 1,366/sq mi density
$202,300 Home Value $119,150 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
190 Violent Crime/100K 3,056 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Van Voorhis, PA

At a Glance

Home Value
$202,300
28% below
Zillow: $119,150
Violent Crime
190/100K
50% below
3,056/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Van Voorhis Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Van Voorhis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
72%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Van Voorhis a Good Place to Live?

F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Van Voorhis is $202,300 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,150. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Van Voorhis reports 190 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,056/100K.

Education

9.2% of adults in Van Voorhis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Van Voorhis has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°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 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population519
Median Age66.3 yrs
Density1,366/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$31,724
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506

Housing

Home Value$202,300
Rent
Ownership38.9%
Zillow$119,150
Housing Units227
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

F
Violent190/100K
Property3,056/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation838 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72

Did You Know?

The median home in Van Voorhis was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
35.5% 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.