McCandless Township, PA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 27,778
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Low
Median Income High

Geography

McCandless is distinguishable by its small hills, woody areas, and four creeks.

Cultural Attractions

Just south of McCandless is Pittsburgh, with a thriving downtown cultural district, the yearly Three Rivers Art Festival, and several major theaters.

Recreation

 North Park, with more than 3,000 acres in McCandless, Hampton, and Pine townships, has a golf course, 75-acre lake with boat rental, a pool, tennis courts, a horse showing area, and a number of trails.

Economy

Education, health, and social services, as well as professional administration jobs, are the most common in McCandless.

Fun Fact

McCandless is currently dealing with its own immigration problem--or rather, migration problem. The town is discouraging residents from feeding the Canada geese that are littering their soccer fields.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
27,778
Population under 55:
70.8%
Population over 55:
29.2%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Pittsburgh

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Average
Temperature:
81°F July High, 15°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$63,501
Median home price:
$198,000
Average property tax:
$4,477

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
7.1%
Low
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
6
Middle schools:
3
High schools:
4

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
10
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
25

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
34/3
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
62/3

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
103

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