About Allegheny County

Allegheny is a county in the Pittsburgh Metropolitan area. It has a population of 1,224,825 and a population density of 1,669, which is 94% above the national average. It has a median age of 41, which is 2 years below the Pittsburgh Metro median age and 2 years above the national average.


Allegheny County has a median home value of $221,404, which is 6% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,364 is 2% above the metro average rent and 35% below the national average rent The average household income in Allegheny County is $76,615 , which is 5% above the Metro average household income and 1% below the national average of household income.

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$221,404Median Home Value
$208,476 Pittsburgh Metro Area
$1,364Median Rent
$1,333 Pittsburgh Metro Area

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Allegheny County's population is made up of 47% married, 38% single, 9% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 39%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 28%. Homeowners make up 66% of the population in Allegheny County.

1,224,825Population
2,422,725 Pittsburgh Metro Area
1,669Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
41 Median Age
43 Pittsburgh Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Allegheny County is $48,858. The Median Household Income is $76,615

$48,858Income Per Capita
$44,687 Pittsburgh Metro Area
$76,615Median Household Income
$72,532 Pittsburgh Metro Area
12% Poverty Rate
12% Pittsburgh Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
4% Pittsburgh Metro Area
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Amenities in Allegheny County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$221,404Median Home Value
$208,476 Pittsburgh Metro Area
$1,364Median Rent
$1,333 Pittsburgh Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Pittsburgh Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
34%
Home Owners
66%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Homestead crime index is 275 which is higher than the national average.

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Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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