Lower Burrell, PA

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):

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Lower Burrell Almanac

Lower Burrell Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Lower Burrell Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lower Burrell, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lower Burrell High Schools (2004)

BURRELL HS
724-334-1403
Serves 703 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Lower Burrell Colleges

Click school name for a detailed profile.

Newport Business Institute

Oakbridge Academy of Arts

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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