At a Glance
Median Income
$37,764
$23,692 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
Zillow: $70,163
Median Rent
$773/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
739/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilmerding a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
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 9.9% (175% 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 $70,163. 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.
Safety & Crime
Wilmerding reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 739/100K.
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. 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
Population1,781
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density4,142/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$37,764
Per Capita$23,692
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$773
Ownership40.5%
Zillow$70,163
Housing Units1,159
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent37/100K
Property739/100K
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)
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.
21.8% 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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