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Fox Chapel, PA


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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):

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

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Male Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens63
Racial Diversity48
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built510
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Rents11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
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