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Lower Burrell.
About
Life in Lower Burrell
Lower Burrell is a community of 11,659 people in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $84,602, median rent runs about $911 per month, and median home values are around $198,600. Unemployment is low at 4.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Lower Burrell at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Foreign-Born
0.8%
Broadband Internet
87.5%
of households
Population Growth
-2.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics0.8% foreign-born, most often from Zimbabwe
Who lives in Lower Burrell: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lower Burrell, the largest foreign-born group is from Zimbabwe (26.6%), and 1.8% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
19.1%
of residents
65 and Older
25.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.2%
of households
Married Couples
49.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.21
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 25% below PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Lower Burrell
In Lower Burrell, rent runs 25% below the PA average, and home values are 22% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,395
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1962
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $212,098 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Lower Burrell
Unemployment in Westmoreland County, which includes Lower Burrell, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Lower Burrell: Westmoreland County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Westmoreland County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lower Burrell is about 3% of Westmoreland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lower Burrell Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26.4 min avg
How Lower Burrell residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lower Burrell, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 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 76% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Lower Burrell runs 76% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
86.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
243.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Lower Burrell Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Westmoreland County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Westmoreland County, which includes Lower Burrell, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $292,000 |
| 2024 | 35 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.8M |
| 2023 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $192,000 |
| 2022 | 34 | Winter Weather | $2.0M |
| 2021 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $384,000 |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $722,000 |
| 2019 | 41 | Thunderstorm Wind | $362,000 |
| 2018 | 41 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.6M |
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
Westmoreland County, county-wide
Lower Burrell is about 3% of Westmoreland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Westmoreland County, which includes Lower Burrell, is typically good — 283 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
283
per year
Moderate Days
78
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Westmoreland County, county-wide
Lower Burrell is about 3% of Westmoreland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lower Burrell has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.2"
Annual Snowfall
28.6"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
117
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
156
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 21°F | 3.12" |
| Feb | 40°F | 21°F | 2.79" |
| Mar | 50°F | 27°F | 3.27" |
| Apr | 63°F | 38°F | 3.58" |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 3.90" |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.34" |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 4.26" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 3.55" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.99" |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 3.09" |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 3.09" |
| Dec | 41°F | 26°F | 3.26" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lower Burrell
Uninsured
4.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lower Burrell's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Allegheny Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Natrona
Upmc East
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.2 mi away · Monroeville
Forbes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.9 mi away · Monroeville
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lower Burrell
Lower Burrell's student/teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 33.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lower Burrell (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,232 students · in-state tuition $45,986 · 71% graduate · median earnings $61,561 (10 yrs after entry)
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc
14.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 351 students · 61% graduate · median earnings $55,419 (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: Johnstown Flood National Memorial, 52 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lower Burrell
Lower Burrell has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Johnstown Flood National Memorial (52 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
52 mi awayFort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
54 mi awayFlight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
56 mi awayFriendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
57 mi awayAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site
61 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lower Burrell
Lower Burrell Branch Library
3052 Wachter Avenue, Lower Burrell
Cities Near Lower Burrell
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lower Burrell FAQ
Is Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Lower Burrell's median rent is $911/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $84,602/year. Median home value is $198,600.
Is Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Lower Burrell's violent crime rate was 87 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 243 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania?⌄
Westmoreland County, which includes Lower Burrell, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Lower Burrell is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $911/month and median household income is $84,602/year. The median home value is $198,600. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Lower Burrell is 26 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