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Living in
Carnot-Moon.
Carnot-Moon 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 Carnot-Moon
This is a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class suburban community in central Moon Township with real staying power—the median household income sits around $100,714, and home values in the $264,200 range are reasonable for the Pittsburgh region, especially considering what you're getting. The unemployment rate hovers at 4.0%, which is notably healthy, and with Robert Morris University anchoring the area, there's consistent economic activity and a steady stream of younger professionals and students who add energy to the community. The community skews slightly younger with a median age of 32.4 years and leans family-oriented—just over a quarter of households have kids under 18—so you'll find decent schools through the Moon Area School District and the kind of neighborhoods where people actually know their neighbors.
Carnot-Moon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Foreign-Born
7.4%
Broadband Internet
91.9%
of households
Population Growth
+13.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Carnot-Moon: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Carnot-Moon, the largest foreign-born group is from India (36.9%), and 2.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
13.6%
of residents
65 and Older
15.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.8%
of households
Married Couples
52.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.40
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 Carnot-Moon
Rent and home values here are close to the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
33.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,404
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Carnot-Moon and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Allegheny County, which includes Carnot-Moon, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Carnot-Moon: Allegheny County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Allegheny County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Carnot-Moon is about 1% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Carnot-Moon 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
Commute30.4 min avg
How Carnot-Moon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Carnot-Moon, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 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 73% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Moon Township Police Department, which covers Carnot-Moon, runs 73% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
90.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
656.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Moon 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 Carnot-Moon, 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.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Allegheny County, county-wide
Carnot-Moon is about 1% 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 Carnot-Moon, 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
Carnot-Moon is about 1% 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
Carnot-Moon 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°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.8"
Annual Snowfall
19.8"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
124
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
138
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 3.06" |
| Feb | 39°F | 21°F | 2.59" |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 3.35" |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.56" |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 3.96" |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 4.37" |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 4.11" |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.56" |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 3.81" |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 3.07" |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 3.11" |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 3.25" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Carnot-Moon
Uninsured
3.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Carnot-Moon's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Heritage Valley Sewickley
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Sewickley
Upmc Passavant
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.4 mi away · Pittsburgh
Ahn Wexford Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.5 mi away · Wexford
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Carnot-Moon
Carnot-Moon's student/teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 52.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
52.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Carnot-Moon
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,896 students · in-state tuition $37,350 · 63% graduate · median earnings $69,633 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
14.8 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
11.5 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 · 5,350 students · in-state tuition $51,068 · 78% graduate · median earnings $81,698 (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)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,348 students · in-state tuition $37,132 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,397 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 751 students · in-state tuition $35,684 · 63% graduate · median earnings $57,999 (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 Carnot-Moon
Carnot-Moon has 8 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
59 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
64 mi awayFlight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
77 mi awayJohnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
77 mi awayAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site
87 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
87 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
99 mi awayCities Near Carnot-Moon
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Carnot-Moon FAQ
Is Carnot-Moon, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Carnot-Moon's median rent is $1,214/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $100,714/year. Median home value is $264,200.
Is Carnot-Moon, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Carnot-Moon is policed by the Moon Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 90 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 657 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Carnot-Moon, Pennsylvania?⌄
Allegheny County, which includes Carnot-Moon, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Carnot-Moon, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Carnot-Moon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,214/month and median household income is $100,714/year. The median home value is $264,200. About 34% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Carnot-Moon, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Carnot-Moon is 30 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