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Allison Park.
Allison Park is an unincorporated community in Allegheny County, PA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Allison Park
Allison Park is a community of 22,108 people in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $113,822, median rent runs about $1,222 per month, and median home values are around $346,900. Unemployment is low at 4.0%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Allison Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Foreign-Born
5.5%
Broadband Internet
96.7%
of households
Population Growth
-4.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.5% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Allison Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Allison Park, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (13.7%), and 1.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.3%
of residents
65 and Older
22.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.4%
of households
Married Couples
58.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for PA
Rent, home values, and income in Allison Park
In Allison Park, home values are 36% above the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,188
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Allison Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Allegheny County, which includes Allison Park, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Allison Park: Allegheny County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Allegheny County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Allison Park is about 2% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Allison Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Pittsburgh, PA metro area
Commute25.3 min avg
How Allison Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Allison Park, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Medium hub4.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 97% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Hampton Township Police Department, which covers Allison Park, runs 97% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
11.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
302.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Hampton Township Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 26 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Allegheny County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Allegheny County, which includes Allison Park, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 26 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | Flash Flood | $714,300 |
| 2024 | 44 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12.3M |
| 2023 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $382,000 |
| 2022 | 31 | Winter Weather | $265,000 |
| 2021 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2020 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $743,000 |
| 2019 | 44 | Flash Flood | $498,500 |
| 2018 | 37 | Flash Flood | $12.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Allegheny County, county-wide
Allison Park is about 2% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Allegheny County, which includes Allison Park, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
168
per year
Moderate Days
193
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Allegheny County, county-wide
Allison Park is about 2% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Allison Park has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.5"
Annual Snowfall
19.8"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
117
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
150
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 3.38" |
| Feb | 40°F | 21°F | 2.87" |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 3.68" |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.70" |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 3.91" |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 4.45" |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 4.54" |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.56" |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 4.18" |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 3.32" |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 3.26" |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 3.66" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Allison Park
Allison Park has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
1.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Upmc Passavant
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Upmc St Margaret
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Pittsburgh
Upmc Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Childrens · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Pittsburgh
Children's Home of Pittsburgh
Childrens · 6.6 mi away · Pittsburgh
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Allison Park
Allison Park's student/teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 61.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
61.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Allison Park
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 751 students · in-state tuition $35,684 · 63% graduate · median earnings $57,999 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
7.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 20,370 students · in-state tuition $22,736 · 83% graduate · median earnings $73,113 (10 yrs after entry)
Community College of Allegheny County
8.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 9,544 students · in-state tuition $4,962 · 27% graduate · median earnings $43,286 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,304 students · in-state tuition $68,776 · 92% graduate · median earnings $125,257 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,350 students · in-state tuition $51,068 · 78% graduate · median earnings $81,698 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,896 students · in-state tuition $37,350 · 63% graduate · median earnings $69,633 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,331 students · in-state tuition $41,000 · 57% graduate · median earnings $52,251 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Friendship Hill National Historic Site, 54 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Allison Park
Allison Park has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Friendship Hill National Historic Site (54 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
54 mi awayFort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
55 mi awayJohnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
64 mi awayFlight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
66 mi awayAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site
73 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
76 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Allison Park
Hampton Community Library
3101 Mccully Road, Allison Park
Cities Near Allison Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Allison Park FAQ
Is Allison Park, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Allison Park's median rent is $1,222/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $113,822/year. Median home value is $346,900.
Is Allison Park, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Allison Park is policed by the Hampton Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 11 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 303 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Allison Park, Pennsylvania?⌄
Allegheny County, which includes Allison Park, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Allison Park, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Allison Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,222/month and median household income is $113,822/year. The median home value is $346,900. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Allison Park, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Allison Park is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from