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Trafford
  • Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
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Suburb
Pittsburgh

Trafford

#5 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Westmoreland County
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Trafford is a suburb of Pittsburgh with a population of 3,291. Trafford is in Westmoreland County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Trafford offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Trafford there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Trafford and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Trafford are highly rated.
    About Trafford...
    Population
    3,291
    Suburb of
    Pittsburgh
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $117,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $729
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      456.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      163.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      978.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      65.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      3%
    • 25-34 years
      21%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      19%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
    More About Trafford Residents

    Working in Trafford

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $52,746
    National
    $69,021
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