Sign In Register

Wolfdale, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Washington County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,150 Population 1,189/sq mi density
$84,420 Median Income $39,428 per capita
$171,000 Home Value $228,755 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$84,420 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Wolfdale, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,420
12% above
$39,428 per capita
Home Value
$171,000
39% below
Zillow: $228,755
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
313/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
37% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
112%
Home Value
61%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wolfdale a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
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 3.3% (8% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Wolfdale reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 313/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population3,150
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density1,189/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$84,420
Per Capita$39,428
Unemployment3.3%
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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property313/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.