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Lawson Heights
  • Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
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Suburb
Pittsburgh

Lawson Heights

#16 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Westmoreland County
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
    Lawson Heights is a suburb of Pittsburgh with a population of 2,414. Lawson Heights is in Westmoreland County. Living in Lawson Heights offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Lawson Heights there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Lawson Heights and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Lawson Heights are highly rated.
    About Lawson Heights...
    Population
    2,414
    Suburb of
    Pittsburgh
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $165,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $906
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      21%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      40%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      0%
      11%
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    Working in Lawson Heights

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $59,844
    National
    $69,021
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