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West Mifflin, PA


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West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

Introduction to West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 8 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is included in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. As of the 2000 census, 22,464 people lived in West Mifflin.

West Mifflin History

West Mifflin is located in Allegheny County, which was the first county in Pennsylvania that had a Native American name. Allegheny County was named after the Allegheny River and the word 'Allegheny' was said to mean 'fine water'. Some believe that it refers to a mythical tribe called 'Allegewi'. The first Europeans to settle here were the French who arrived in 1749. The County of Allegheny was officially established on September 24, 1788.

West Mifflin and Nearby Attractions

  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History
  • Bushy Run Battlefield
  • Point State Park
  • National Aviary
  • Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
  • Hidden Valley

Things To Do In West Mifflin

The Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, and Old Economy Village are several museums in the area. Historic sites often visited include Bushy Run Battlefield, Old Economy Historical Site, and Rachel Carson Homestead. Hiking, camping, biking, and picnicking may be enjoyed at Point State Park, Beaver Creek State Park, and Linn Run State Park. Trips may also be planned to the National Aviary and Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

West Mifflin Transportation

Pittsburgh International Airport is located nearby.

West Mifflin Higher Education

Carlow College, Carnegie Mellon University, and Chatham College are located neat West Mifflin.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyWest Mifflin Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%West Mifflin Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%West Mifflin Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of West Mifflin, PA

Comparing West Mifflin 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 Citizens108
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men56
Racial Diversity49
Male Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better57
People Above Poverty55
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times32
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Housing Recently Built28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime88

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