Wilmerding, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,781 Population 4,142/sq mi density
$37,764 Median Income $23,692 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $70,443 Zillow
$773 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$37,764 median income, 17.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $773/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Wilmerding, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,764
50% below
$23,692 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
77% below
Zillow: $70,443
Median Rent
$773/mo
34% below
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
17.0%
372% above
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Wilmerding Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
23%
Rent
66%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
472%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wilmerding a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wilmerding residents earn a median household income of $37,764 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,692. The unemployment rate stands at 17.0% (372% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% 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 Wilmerding is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $70,443. Median rent is $773/month, with 27.7% 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 1960.

Education

15.1% of adults in Wilmerding hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wilmerding 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

Population1,781
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density4,142/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$37,764
Per Capita$23,692
Unemployment17.0%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$773
Ownership40.5%
Zillow$70,443
Housing Units1,159
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation744 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute42 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries72

Did You Know?

Wilmerding was founded in 1889.
The median home in Wilmerding was built in 1960.
15.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.