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Fox Chapel

Pennsylvania · 5,139 residents (2025 est.) · 7.868 sq mi
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#22Most educatedof 6,82685.9%#56Highest median household incomeof 6,818$243,625
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Fox Chapel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $243,625. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $900,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,246
−3%since 2000
from 5,436 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
667 / sq mi
−4%since 2009
from 692 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
−2%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,139 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Fox Chapel
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.3%(223)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.4%(388)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.9%(518)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.6%(558)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.1%(108)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.1%(270)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.7%(615)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418.4%(964)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.1%(635)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.8%(621)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.5%(289)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(57)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$243,625
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,298 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$127,023
+58%since 2000
from $80,610 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.490 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$900,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
8.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+32%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
56
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Fox Chapel on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(5,042)
Black0.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(37)
Asian5.2%(284)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(4,569)
Black0.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(189)
Asian5%(262)
Other3.9%(203)
Diversity Score
30
+218%since 2009
from 9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.8%(92)
Costa Rican0.7%(35)
Spaniard0.5%(26)
Bolivian0.4%(21)
Cuban0.2%(9)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.8%(92)
Chinese1.7%(87)
Korean1.1%(58)
Malaysian0.4%(20)
Filipino0.1%(5)
Ancestry
Italian23.9%(1,253)
Irish23.2%(1,216)
German18.4%(966)
English9.8%(512)
Polish3.8%(197)
Portuguese2%(105)
Scottish1.5%(80)
Russian1.5%(78)
Lithuanian1.2%(61)
French1.1%(56)
Slovak1%(54)
Arab0.9%(47)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.9%(47)
Czech0.9%(45)
American0.8%(43)
Serbian0.8%(42)
Swedish0.8%(40)
Austrian0.7%(39)
Greek0.7%(38)
Lebanese0.6%(33)
Turkish0.6%(33)
Ukrainian0.6%(33)
British0.6%(29)
Bulgarian0.5%(28)
Welsh0.5%(28)
Slovene0.5%(27)
Hungarian0.4%(19)
Norwegian0.4%(19)
Danish0.3%(16)
Syrian0.3%(14)
Brazilian0.2%(13)
Armenian0.2%(9)
Croatian0.1%(6)
Israeli0.1%(5)
Romanian0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
85.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 98.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
47.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
−98.5 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2017
from 92.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 89.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.8%(491)
Married70.6%(1,396)
Widowed0.9%(18)
Divorced3.7%(73)
Women 15+
Never married23.5%(503)
Married66.3%(1,418)
Widowed7.3%(156)
Divorced2.9%(62)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania?

Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania has about 5,246 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania earns about $243,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $900,600.

How educated are people in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania?

About 85.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania?

About 3.2% of people in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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