Vanderbilt, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
323 Population 1,700/sq mi density
$52,708 Median Income $33,626 per capita
$97,800 Home Value $156,858 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$52,708 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,800 home value, $833/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Vanderbilt, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,708
30% below
$33,626 per capita
Home Value
$97,800
65% below
Zillow: $156,858
Median Rent
$833/mo
28% below
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Vanderbilt Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
35%
Rent
72%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vanderbilt 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

Vanderbilt residents earn a median household income of $52,708 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,626. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vanderbilt is $97,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,858. Median rent is $833/month, with 20.0% 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.

Education

15.7% of adults in Vanderbilt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vanderbilt has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population323
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,700/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,708
Per Capita$33,626
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,800
Rent$833
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$156,858
Housing Units142
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation939 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute34 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

Vanderbilt was founded in 1903.
The median home in Vanderbilt was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.