Lower Burrell, PA

Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania

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

The People and Families of Lower Burrell

In Lower Burrell, about 61% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Lower Burrell if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lower Burrell had a median family income of $50,036.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Lower Burrell gave more campaign money ($4,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Lower Burrell is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Lower Burrell Housing

Owners occupy 81% of the housing units in Lower Burrell. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Lower Burrell, 96% of commuters drive to work.

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

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Lower Burrell Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Lower Burrell residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

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

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Newport Business Institute

Oakbridge Academy of Arts

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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