At a Glance
Median Income
$48,565
$38,903 per capita
Home Value
$140,300
Zillow: $56,695
Median Rent
$978/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
780/100K
2,619/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.8%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Wilkinsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilkinsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilkinsburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wilkinsburg residents earn a median household income of $48,565 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,903. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% 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 Wilkinsburg is $140,300 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $56,695. Median rent is $978/month, with 28.5% 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 1945.
Safety & Crime
Wilkinsburg reports 780 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 105% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,619/100K. The murder rate is 71.5/100K.
Education
36.8% of adults in Wilkinsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilkinsburg 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
Population14,165
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density6,296/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,565
Per Capita$38,903
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,300
Rent$978
Ownership32.0%
Zillow$56,695
Housing Units9,779
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent780/100K
Property2,619/100K
Murder71.5/100K
Assault526/100K
Burglary487/100K
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)
Elevation983 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Wilkinsburg was founded in 1790.
The median home in Wilkinsburg was built in 1945.
20.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
19.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.9% 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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