McCandless
Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
McCandless is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 29,698 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,024 ft (312 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Allison Park, 3.5 miles E.
- 29,698residents (2020 Census)
- 1,024 ftelevation · 312 m
- 16.5 sq miland area · 42.7 km²
- 1,801 / sq mipopulation density
- 15237ZIP code
About McCandless
McCandless is a township with home rule status in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 29,709 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb in the North Hills of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
McCandless is part of the North Allegheny School District and participates in the multi-municipality Northland Public Library. Because of its home rule status, McCandless no longer operates under the First Class Township Code, but it is classified as a first-class township for certain purposes. Although the municipality goes by "Town of McCandless", apart from one exception, a "town" is not a municipal unit in Pennsylvania.
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Living in McCandless
- Median household income
- $110,858
- Median home value
- $350,100
- Median rent
- $1,326/mo
- Median age
- 42.7
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McCandless had 29,698 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 29,698 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,801 per sq mi (695 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
McCandless at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegheny County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 29,698 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.49 sq mi (42.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5794° N, 80.0267° W |
| ZIP code | 15237 |
| Official website | townofmccandless.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4200345900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near McCandless
- Allison Park3.5 mi E
- Ross3.7 mi S
- Hampton3.9 mi E
- Franklin Park3.9 mi W
- Glenshaw3.9 mi SE
- West View4.3 mi S
- Ohio4.3 mi SW
- Pine4.6 mi N
- Gibsonia4.8 mi NE
- Bradford Woods4.9 mi NW
- Shaler5.1 mi SE
- Ben Avon Heights5.2 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about McCandless
What county is McCandless in?
McCandless is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of McCandless, PA?
29,698 people lived in McCandless at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of McCandless, PA?
The ZIP code of McCandless is 15237.
What is the elevation of McCandless?
1,024 feet (312 m) above sea level.
What towns are near McCandless?
Allison Park (3.5 mi), Ross (3.7 mi), Hampton (3.9 mi), Franklin Park (3.9 mi), Glenshaw (3.9 mi).
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