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Fox Chapel

Pennsylvania · 5,343 residents · 7.868 sq mi
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Fox Chapel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $233,776. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $701,600. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 267% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,343
−2%since 2000
from 5,436 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
679 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+5%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Fox Chapel
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$233,776
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,298 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$107,317
+33%since 2000
from $80,610 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
84.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$701,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
4.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+8%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(5,042)
Black0.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(37)
Asian5.2%(284)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(836)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(4,548)
Black1.1%(59)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(151)
Asian7.4%(398)
Other4.6%(247)
Diversity Score35.4%(1,890)
Diversity Score
35
+130%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
52.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
73.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−98.4 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania?

Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania has about 5,343 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania earns about $233,776 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 $701,600.

How educated are people in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania?

About 82.4% 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 1.3% of people in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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