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Mount Oliver, PA


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Mount Oliver, Pennsylvania

Mount Oliver, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 1 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,970 people in Mount Oliver.

The People and Families of Mount Oliver

In Mount Oliver, about 38% of adults are married. In Mount Oliver, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Approximately 16% of Mount Oliver is non-white. In Pennsylvania, Mount Oliver is known for its racial diversity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Oliver had a median family income of $32,388.

Mount Oliver Housing

Approximately 56% of housing in Mount Oliver is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Mount Oliver. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Mount Oliver, 65% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Mount Oliver is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMount Oliver Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Mount Oliver Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Mount Oliver Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Mount Oliver, PA

Comparing Mount Oliver 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
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Women64
Female Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men54
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Senior Citizens53
Age of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Affordability of Rents56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime31
Low Violent Crime11

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