Allegheny County

PA · Pop. 61,695 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Allegheny County is a suburban county in PA with a population of approximately 61,695.

$/Acre: $4,668

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 161 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 70.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax1.99%

Combined Sales Tax7.99%

Cost of Living Index104.6

Median Household Income$70,496

Poverty Rate21.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,668

Median Home Price$347K

Acres for Sale4340

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season161 days

Annual Rainfall36.3 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,579 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)142 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K455

Property Crime /100K595

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyModerate