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Whitehall.
About
Life in Whitehall
If you're seriously considering a move here, you're looking at a tight-knit community of about 15,000 people where the job market is genuinely solid—unemployment sits at just 4.0%, well below the national average—and your paycheck will stretch further than in many comparable areas. Housing costs are refreshingly reasonable with median home values around $236,000 and rent averaging $909 a month, which means you can actually build equity or save money without sacrificing a decent place to live. The commute averages about 30 minutes, which is manageable for most people, though you'll definitely need a car since this is built around driving.
Whitehall at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Foreign-Born
14.6%
Broadband Internet
90.2%
of households
Population Growth
-3.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.6% foreign-born, most often from Bhutan
Who lives in Whitehall: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Whitehall, the largest foreign-born group is from Bhutan (33.2%), and 13.6% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
17.7%
of residents
65 and Older
25.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.0%
of households
Married Couples
49.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.17
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 24% below PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Whitehall
In Whitehall, rent runs 24% below the PA average, and home values are 7% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,107
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1957
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Whitehall and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Allegheny County, which includes Whitehall, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Whitehall: Allegheny County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Allegheny County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Whitehall is about 1% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Whitehall 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
Commute29.1 min avg
How Whitehall residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Whitehall, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 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 88% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Whitehall runs 88% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
41.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
239.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Whitehall Police Department
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 Whitehall, 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
Whitehall 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 Whitehall, 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
Whitehall is about 1% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Whitehall has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.3"
Annual Snowfall
25.0"
Hot Days/Year
8
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
106
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
161
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.08" |
| Feb | 40°F | 24°F | 2.57" |
| Mar | 49°F | 31°F | 3.22" |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.40" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.08" |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 4.58" |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 3.93" |
| Aug | 81°F | 63°F | 3.81" |
| Sep | 75°F | 56°F | 3.54" |
| Oct | 63°F | 45°F | 3.06" |
| Nov | 51°F | 35°F | 3.03" |
| Dec | 41°F | 28°F | 3.04" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Whitehall
Uninsured
7.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Whitehall's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Jefferson Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Jefferson Hills
St Clair Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Pittsburgh
Upmc Mercy
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Pittsburgh
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Whitehall
Whitehall's student/teacher ratio is 17.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 43.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Whitehall (within 15 miles)
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
6.1 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
6.4 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 · 2,331 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)
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, 41 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Whitehall
Whitehall has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Friendship Hill National Historic Site (41 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
41 mi awayFort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
43 mi awayFlight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
61 mi awayJohnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
64 mi awayAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site
75 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
79 mi awayPublic Libraries in Whitehall
Whitehall Public Library
100 Borough Park Dr, Pittsburgh
Cities Near Whitehall
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Whitehall?
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Whitehall FAQ
Is Whitehall, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Whitehall's median rent is $915/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $89,404/year. Median home value is $236,200.
Is Whitehall, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Whitehall's violent crime rate was 41 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 240 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Whitehall, Pennsylvania?⌄
Allegheny County, which includes Whitehall, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Whitehall, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Whitehall is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $915/month and median household income is $89,404/year. The median home value is $236,200. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Whitehall, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Whitehall is 29 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