Clairton 63 Average
Clairton Livability #1,192 ranked city in Pennsylvania#14,881 ranked city in the USARanks better than 49% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Clairton

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Employment

    A low score in the employment category could indicate that this area struggles with high unemployment rates and low household income and income per capita levels.

  • Schools

    Lower than average education levels, poor reading and math scores, as well as the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools could all be factors in the low schools score.

  • Ratings

    AreaVibes conducted surveys and polls with locals who live in the area. The results were not favorable for walkability of amenities, parks, public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

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What's it like Living in Clairton?

Clairton is a small city located in the state of Pennsylvania. The city has a population of 6,574 residents. Clairton is mostly populated by White (55%) and Black or African American (42%) ethnic groups. Clairton is not known to have a high population (over 15 years old) of married people. At only 43% married, this city falls well below the national average. Long, unnecessary commutes can be both frustrating and inconvenient when heading to work. Nationwide, the average one-way commute time takes 26 minutes, but regrettably, residing in Clairton entails a longer-than-average one-way commute time, averaging 31 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Clairton could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Pennsylvania if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. To help you find the best places to live in and around Clairton, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like crime, cost of living, commute, health & safety and more.

The livability score in Clairton is 61/100 and the city is ranked in the 47th percentile of all cities across America. Based on the grades for each individual category, Clairton has received high marks for cost of living (A+) and housing (B). On a more negative note, Clairton does not have favorable ranks for the following: amenities (F), education (F) and employment (F). If we take a look at the data, we can find out why.

A healthy real estate market serves as a key economic indicator. It could signify overall local economic strength, stability and reflects consumer confidence in the area. Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, Clairton has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

Clairton real estate prices and overall affordability will play a huge role in determining if the area is the right fit for you. Of course there are probably some other items on your “wish list”, but even before they are considered, let’s take a look at the home prices and affordability in Clairton. The median home price for Clairton homes is $46,500, which is 72.3% lower than the Pennsylvania average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Clairton, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 1.3, which is 58.1% lower than the Pennsylvania average.

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      Clairton transportation information

      Statistic Clairton Pennsylvania National
      Average one way commute31min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work71.9%76.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool15.8%8.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit8.6%5.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.3%3.8%2.8%
      Working from home2.8%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The Clairton, PA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).