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Butler, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Butler, Pennsylvania

Butler, Pennsylvania, in Butler county, is 29 miles N of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city is in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and has a population of 15,121.

Butler History

The city was named in honor of Major General Richard Butler, who was killed during the Battle of Wabash in 1791. The first settlers were of Scottish or Irish descent, and in 1802, German immigrants arrived. Following George Rapp's arrival in 1805 and the establishment of Harmony, large groups of settlers moved to the city. Butler was incorporated as a borough in 1816 and became a city in 1918.

Butler and Nearby Attractions

  • Butler County Heritage Center
  • Moraine State Park
  • National Aviary
  • McConnells Mill State Park
  • Lowrie/Shaw House
  • Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Things To Do In Butler

In Butler, there are many interesting places to visit. The Marindon Museum focuses on Japanese and Chinese art and culture. Sen. Walter Lowrie House, which is in the city, is the headquarters of the Butler County Historical Society and also serves as a museum. Recreational opportunities are available at parks including Raccoon Creek State Park, McConnells Mill State Park, and Hillman State Park. Fall Festival and Big Butler Fair are several major events in which people participate.

Butler Transportation

Flights are available from Pittsburgh International Airport.

Butler Higher Education

Butler County Community College is located in the city. Other colleges nearby include Geneva College, Grove City College, and Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.

High Points

Butler strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Butler Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Butler Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Butler, PA

Comparing Butler to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Senior Citizens74
Age of the Population52
Racial Diversity48
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size12
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built12

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