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Crime in Swissvale summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Swissvale. Key points include:
There were 183 total crimes in Swissvale in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Swissvale is 2,235.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Swissvale is 317.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Swissvale is 1,917.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Swissvale is 5.46% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Swissvale Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Swissvale / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 183 | 2,235.0 | 1,680.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 26 | 317.5 | 245.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 73.3 | 51.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 20 | 244.3 | 161.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 157 | 1,917.4 | 1,435.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 12 | 146.6 | 116.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 104 | 1,270.2 | 1,129.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 41 | 500.7 | 188.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Swissvale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Swissvale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Swissvale is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Swissvale is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Swissvale is $163,309.
The median income in Swissvale is $60,341.
Swissvale's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Swissvale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Swissvale | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 74 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Swissvale, PA Weather
The average high in Swissvale is 62.2° and the average low is 41.8°.
There are 84.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.0 inches of precipitation each year with 23.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Swissvale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 84.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 23.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Swissvale Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Swissvale
The current population in Swissvale is 8,418. The population has decreased 6.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,418 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 8,499 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 8,588 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 8,645 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 8,724 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 8,760 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 8,808 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 8,881 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 8,893 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 8,932 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 8,963 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 8,975 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 8,968 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 9,019 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 9,041 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Swissvale
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Swissvale is:
56.6% White with 4,767 White residents.
28.7% African American with 2,414 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 1 American Indian residents.
3.4% Asian with 290 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 54 Other residents.
5.9% Two Or More with 499 Two Or More residents.
4.7% Hispanic with 393 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Swissvale | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.6% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 28.7% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.9% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Swissvale
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Swissvale is 49.7% female with 4,182 female residents.
Swissvale is 50.3% male with 4,236 male residents.
| Gender | Swissvale | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Swissvale for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Swissvale completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Swissvale completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Swissvale completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Swissvale completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Swissvale completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Swissvale completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Swissvale completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Swissvale completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Swissvale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Swissvale | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Swissvale, Pennsylvania
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10.7% of households in Swissvale earn Less than $10,000.
3.3% of households in Swissvale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.6% of households in Swissvale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.4% of households in Swissvale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.2% of households in Swissvale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.5% of households in Swissvale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.1% of households in Swissvale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.3% of households in Swissvale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.6% of households in Swissvale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.5% of households in Swissvale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Swissvale | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.7% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.4% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.5% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.1% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.3% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.6% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.5% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
