Living in Clairton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clairton · Census data 2020–2024
Clairton has 6,044 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $36,538 (53% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $66,500, the median rent is $1,009/month.
Clairton at a glance
- Population
- 6,044
- Median age
- 41.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $36,538State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $66,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,009/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 61.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Clairton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 33%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Clairton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clairton the median home value is $66,500, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,009 per month, which is 49.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $983 a month in housing costs.
Clairton median household income
The median household income in Clairton is $36,538 and the income per person is $26,112. 33% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Clairton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,592
- Owner-occupied
- 61.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.9%
- Vacant
- 24.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 2.21
Clairton demographics
- Population
- 6,044
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 2,715
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clairton ›
Education in Clairton
21.2% of adults 25 and older in Clairton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clairton
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 5.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.7%
Clairton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clairton | 6,044 | $36,538 | $66,500 | $1,009 |
| Lincoln | 922 | $73,750 | $135,200 | $941 |
| Elizabeth | 1,371 | $51,174 | $108,300 | $758 |
| West Elizabeth | 344 | $55,000 | $82,100 | $935 |
| Glassport | 4,368 | $47,803 | $82,700 | $849 |
| Liberty | 2,320 | $73,786 | $115,600 | $813 |
| Jefferson Hills | 12,317 | $116,064 | $315,900 | $1,355 |
| Port Vue | 3,620 | $58,194 | $82,500 | $963 |
| Versailles | 1,533 | $42,500 | $97,100 | $822 |
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What is the median household income in Clairton, PA?
The median household income in Clairton is $36,538, 53% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Clairton?
The median home value in Clairton is $66,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Clairton?
The median gross rent in Clairton is $1,009 per month, about 49.6% of household income.
Is Clairton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 33%.
What is the median age in Clairton?
The median age in Clairton is 41.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Clairton?
The average commute to work in Clairton is 31 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clairton?
The unemployment rate in Clairton is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clairton?
21.2% of adults in Clairton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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