Living in Swissvale, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Swissvale · Census data 2020–2024
Swissvale has 8,418 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $60,341 (23% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $147,000, the median rent is $1,136/month.
Swissvale at a glance
- Population
- 8,418
- Median age
- 38.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $60,341State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $147,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,136/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 48.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Swissvale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 17%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Swissvale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Swissvale the median home value is $147,000, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,136 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,323 a month in housing costs.
Swissvale median household income
The median household income in Swissvale is $60,341 and the income per person is $43,926. 17% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Swissvale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,891
- Owner-occupied
- 48.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.1%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 1.93
Swissvale demographics
- Population
- 8,418
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 4,352
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Swissvale ›
Education in Swissvale
41.4% of adults 25 and older in Swissvale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 19.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Swissvale
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 25.9%
- Drive alone
- 48.3%
- Public transit
- 8.9%
- Walk to work
- 6.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Swissvale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swissvale | 8,418 | $60,341 | $147,000 | $1,136 |
| Rankin | 1,793 | $48,145 | $95,000 | $599 |
| Edgewood | 3,077 | $103,203 | $327,400 | $1,150 |
| Braddock Hills | 1,629 | $39,981 | $129,800 | $477 |
| Whitaker | 1,140 | $63,194 | $98,500 | $1,075 |
| Homestead | 2,874 | $39,052 | $83,900 | $929 |
| Braddock | 2,039 | $37,813 | $50,000 | $689 |
| Forest Hills | 6,286 | $89,688 | $200,700 | $1,068 |
| Wilkinsburg | 14,027 | $46,416 | $155,500 | $1,025 |
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What is the median household income in Swissvale, PA?
The median household income in Swissvale is $60,341, 23% 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 Swissvale?
The median home value in Swissvale is $147,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Swissvale?
The median gross rent in Swissvale is $1,136 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Swissvale, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 17%.
What is the median age in Swissvale?
The median age in Swissvale is 38.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Swissvale?
The average commute to work in Swissvale is 25 minutes; 25.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Swissvale?
The unemployment rate in Swissvale is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Swissvale?
41.4% of adults in Swissvale 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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