Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania

Population 16,026

Wilkinsburg is located in Allegheny County, PA. The population is 16,026, making Wilkinsburg the 10th largest city in Allegheny County.

There are 3 public schools in Wilkinsburg with an average Homefacts rating of D. The total crime rate for Wilkinsburg is very low , and there are 24 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Wilkinsburg is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Wilkinsburg property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Wilkinsburg include Edgewood, Forest Hills and Churchill.

Wilkinsburg Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 9.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.7%

Crime Rate

26.83% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 429
  • Violent Crimes: 780
  • Robbery: 143
  • Burglary: 487
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

9.57% Higher than national avg.
  • 24 offenders in Wilkinsburg
  • 14.98 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

10 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 10

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%
  • Pennsylvania unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Wilkinsburg, PA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Wilkinsburg's schools as Below Average, with an overall D rating.
1 Private School

Sister Thea Bowman Catholic Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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24 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Wilkinsburg, PA

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2012, the city of Wilkinsburg, PA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2011, the city of Wilkinsburg, PA issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $805
  • 1 Bedroom: $850
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,035
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,325
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,450

Zip Codes

15208 15221

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Environmental Hazards

10 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Wilkinsburg, PA has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Wilkinsburg, PA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4 Average
    Wilkinsburg, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 28.48°
  • February 30.95°
  • March 42.05°
  • April 53.45°
  • May 62.92°
  • June 70.47°
  • July 74.37°
  • August 72.42°
  • September 66.03°
  • October 54.2°
  • November 43.82°
  • December 33.85°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Wilkinsburg, PA

Earthquakes
Wilkinsburg, PA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Wilkinsburg, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Wilkinsburg, PA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Wilkinsburg, PA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Wilkinsburg, PA: $33,905

Unemployment

Unemployment in Wilkinsburg is 4.5%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 35.66%
White Collar - 64.34%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Mike Doyle

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • No Cemeteries found in Wilkinsburg, PA

2 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Wilkinsburg, PA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Wilkinsburg, PA
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