At a Glance
Median Income
$50,351
$24,867 per capita
Home Value
$91,500
Zillow: $106,882
Median Rent
$793/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
295/100K
98/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
22.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Vandergrift Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vandergrift's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vandergrift a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vandergrift residents earn a median household income of $50,351 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,867. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,450 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vandergrift is $91,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,882. Median rent is $793/month, with 26.4% 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
Vandergrift reports 295 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 98/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.4% of adults in Vandergrift hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vandergrift has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,028
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density3,697/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$50,351
Per Capita$24,867
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty22.9%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,500
Rent$793
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$106,882
Housing Units2,584
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent295/100K
Property98/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault255/100K
Burglary20/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation965 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Vandergrift was founded in 1895.
The median home in Vandergrift was built in 1938.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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