Whitehall, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
14,863 Population 4,463/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $49,591 per capita
$229,200 Home Value $165,564 Zillow
$909 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
104 Violent Crime/100K 518 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$229,200 home value, $909/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
104 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Whitehall, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,000
13% above
$49,591 per capita
Home Value
$229,200
19% below
Zillow: $165,564
Median Rent
$909/mo
22% below
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
104/100K
73% below
518/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.5%
23% above
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Whitehall Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
113%
Home Value
81%
Rent
78%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
123%
Unemployment
158%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whitehall a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whitehall residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,591. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% 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 Whitehall is $229,200 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,564. Median rent is $909/month, with 31.0% 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 1957.

Safety & Crime

Whitehall reports 104 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 518/100K.

Education

41.5% of adults in Whitehall hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% above the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Whitehall has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population14,863
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density4,463/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.3%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$49,591
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506

Housing

A+
Home Value$229,200
Rent$909
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$165,564
Housing Units7,138
Rent Burden31.0%

Crime

F
Violent104/100K
Property518/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation1,253 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.5%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries72

Did You Know?

The median home in Whitehall was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.3% 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.