At a Glance
Median Income
$84,420
$39,428 per capita
Home Value
$171,000
Zillow: $228,755
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Wolfdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wolfdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wolfdale a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wolfdale residents earn a median household income of $84,420 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,428. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,697 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wolfdale is $171,000 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,755. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
21.2% of adults in Wolfdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wolfdale has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population3,150
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density1,189/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$84,420
Per Capita$39,428
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,000
Rent
Ownership98.6%
Zillow$228,755
Housing Units1,379
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,069 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Wolfdale was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.