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Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania

Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland county, is 14 miles NE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city, which is located in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, has a population of 12,608.

Lower Burrell History

In 1852, following a petition by the residents of the region, Judge Jeremiah Murry Burrell established the Burrell Township. It was created from portions of Allegheny Township. In 1878, another petition was submitted to the Court of Westmoreland County requesting a further subdivision of Burrell Township. As a result, the communities of Upper Burrell and Lower Burrell were founded on January 18, 1879. On January 12, 1959, Lower Burrell was officially incorporated as a city.

Lower Burrell and Nearby Attractions

  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History
  • Bushy Run Battlefield
  • Westmoreland Museum of American Art
  • Keystone State Park
  • National Aviary
  • Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Things To Do In Lower Burrell

The city of Lower Burrell offers easy access to several historic sites like the Clayton - Henry Clay Frick Estate, Bushy Run Battlefield, and Rachel Carson Homestead. The Carnegie Museum of Natural History showcases artifacts and memorabilia which relay the region's natural and cultural heritage. The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Frick Art & Historical Center, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, and Andy Warhol Museum are also close by. Various recreational activities like swimming, camping, and hiking can be enjoyed at the Keystone State Park. National Aviary, and Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium are other popular attractions in the area.

Lower Burrell Transportation

Pittsburgh International Airport is close by.

Lower Burrell Higher Education

Oakbridge Academy of Arts is located in Lower Burrell. Other colleges nearby include the Carnegie Mellon University, Chatham College, and Penn State New Kensington.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Lower Burrell Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Lower Burrell, PA

Comparing Lower Burrell 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
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women57
Well-Paid Single Men57
Male Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use56
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Housing Recently Built39
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime87
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