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Ross Township
  • Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
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Pittsburgh

Ross Township

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    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade B
    3. Housing
      grade A
    4. Nightlife
      grade A
    5. Good for Families
      grade A
    6. Diversity
      grade B
    7. Jobs
      grade A minus
    8. Weather
      grade C
    9. Cost of Living
      grade B
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade B+
    12. Commute
      grade B+

    Ross Township is a suburb of Pittsburgh with a population of 33,229. Ross Township is in Allegheny County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Ross Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Ross Township there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Ross Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Ross Township are highly rated.

    About

    About Ross Township...
    Population
    33,229

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $203,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $978
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      19.8
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      26.4
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      16.5
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      29.7
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,010.3
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      52.4
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      national  11%

    Working in Ross Township

    Jobs
    grade A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $79,388
    National
    $69,021

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