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Cost of living in Clairton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Clairton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Clairton is 83 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Clairton is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Clairton is $157,508.
The median income in Clairton is $36,538.
Clairton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Clairton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Clairton | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 43 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Clairton, PA Weather
The average high in Clairton is 61.6° and the average low is 41.5°.
There are 81.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.2 inches of precipitation each year with 25.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Clairton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 81.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 25.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Clairton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Clairton
The current population in Clairton is 6,044. The population has decreased 13.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,044 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 6,105 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 6,182 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 6,245 | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 6,574 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 6,619 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 6,640 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 6,692 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 6,719 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 6,752 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 6,752 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 6,798 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 6,854 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 6,926 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 7,023 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Clairton
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Clairton is:
45.3% White with 2,740 White residents.
43.9% African American with 2,655 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
6.8% Two Or More with 410 Two Or More residents.
4.0% Hispanic with 239 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Clairton | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.3% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 43.9% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.8% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.0% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Clairton
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Clairton is 52.1% female with 3,150 female residents.
Clairton is 47.9% male with 2,894 male residents.
| Gender | Clairton | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Clairton for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Clairton completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Clairton completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Clairton completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Clairton completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Clairton completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Clairton completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Clairton completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Clairton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Clairton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Clairton | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Clairton, Pennsylvania
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12.9% of households in Clairton earn Less than $10,000.
10.4% of households in Clairton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
15.5% of households in Clairton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.1% of households in Clairton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.1% of households in Clairton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.8% of households in Clairton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.4% of households in Clairton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.7% of households in Clairton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
0.8% of households in Clairton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.3% of households in Clairton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Clairton | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.9% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.4% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.5% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.1% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.1% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.8% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.7% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.8% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
