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Crafton Heights

Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh · 4,094 residents · 0.751 sq mi
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Crafton Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,365. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $145,534. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Pittsburgh median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Crafton Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,094
Population density
5,451 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,365
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,396
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,534
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,120
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.1%
37.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic52%(2,130)
Black37.7%(1,543)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(406)
Diversity Score72.2%(2,955)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52%(2,130)
Black37.7%(1,543)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(406)
Diversity Score72.2%(2,955)
Diversity Score
72
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
Foreign born
0.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crafton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Crafton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has about 4,094 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crafton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Crafton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earns about $46,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crafton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Crafton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $145,534, and the typical rent is about $1,120 a month.

How educated are people in Crafton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Crafton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crafton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 27.2% of people in Crafton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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