Living in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper St. Clair · Census data 2020–2024
Upper St. Clair has 20,863 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $163,409 (110% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $431,800, the median rent is $2,038/month.
Upper St. Clair at a glance
- Population
- 20,863
- Median age
- 43.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $163,409State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $431,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,038/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 75.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Upper St. Clair a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 110% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 70% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Upper St. Clair
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper St. Clair the median home value is $431,800, 30% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,038 per month, which is 34.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,745 a month in housing costs.
Upper St. Clair median household income
The median household income in Upper St. Clair is $163,409 and the income per person is $74,315. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Upper St. Clair: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,836
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.75
Upper St. Clair demographics
- Population
- 20,863
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 7,550
- Foreign-born
- 10.1%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper St. Clair ›
Education in Upper St. Clair
75.2% of adults 25 and older in Upper St. Clair have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 33.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper St. Clair
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 31.1%
- Drive alone
- 60.4%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Upper St. Clair vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper St. Clair | 20,863 | $163,409 | $431,800 | $2,038 |
| Bridgeville | 4,686 | $59,981 | $166,400 | $901 |
| Bethel Park | 32,881 | $107,090 | $273,400 | $1,311 |
| Lawrence | 1,154 | $66,250 | $217,200 | $1,037 |
| McMurray | 4,286 | $155,077 | $391,700 | — |
| Scott | 17,270 | $89,404 | $226,500 | $1,244 |
| Heidelberg | 1,234 | $67,829 | $150,200 | $954 |
| Castle Shannon | 8,209 | $64,071 | $190,300 | $1,126 |
| Peters | 23,167 | $145,979 | $461,400 | $1,487 |
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What is the median household income in Upper St. Clair, PA?
The median household income in Upper St. Clair is $163,409, 110% higher 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 Upper St. Clair?
The median home value in Upper St. Clair is $431,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Upper St. Clair?
The median gross rent in Upper St. Clair is $2,038 per month, about 34.2% of household income.
Is Upper St. Clair, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 110% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 70% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Upper St. Clair?
The median age in Upper St. Clair is 43.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Upper St. Clair?
The average commute to work in Upper St. Clair is 29 minutes; 31.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper St. Clair?
The unemployment rate in Upper St. Clair is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper St. Clair?
75.2% of adults in Upper St. Clair 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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