Fox Chapel, PA

Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania

Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 7 miles NE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Fox Chapel contains a population of approximately 5,436.

The People and Families of Fox Chapel

In Fox Chapel, about 79% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Fox Chapel, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.

Unlike most towns, Fox Chapel has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fox Chapel had a median family income of $191,378. The typical family in Fox Chapel is better off than most in Pennsylvania. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Fox Chapel. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Fox Chapel. In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Fox Chapel.

Fox Chapel Housing

Fox Chapel has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 96% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Pennsylvania, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Fox Chapel, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Fox Chapel, PA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes

Fox Chapel Almanac

Fox Chapel Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Fox Chapel Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Fox Chapel residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Nearby Cities and Towns

Fox Chapel Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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