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Crafton, PA
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Population
5,961
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
5,218
ZIP codes
0
Crafton and its ZIP codes
Crafton at a glance
- Crafton is about 18 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 217th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $64,006 a year, 18% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,000 (21% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,019 a month.
Local data for Crafton, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crafton, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,006
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$201,000
Median rent
$1,019/mo
Homeownership
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher
37.5%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,372), Irish Americans (845), Italian Americans (611).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Crafton.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,253
670,169 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,685
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$26.4B
FY 2026, $21,146 per person
How people get to work
Crafton, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.0%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit5.9%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home20.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crafton, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,347
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,851
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Crafton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IngramBorough | 0.9 mi | 0.4 |
| ThornburgBorough | 0.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Green TreeBorough | 1.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Rosslyn FarmsBorough | 1.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Pennsbury VillageBorough | 1.8 mi | 0.1 |
| CarnegieBorough | 2 mi | 1.6 |
| McKees RocksBorough | 2.4 mi | 1.1 |
| GlendaleCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.3 |
| DormontBorough | 3.2 mi | 0.8 |
| HeidelbergBorough | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| BellevueBorough | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| RennerdaleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Mount OliverBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.3 |
| AvalonBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| PittsburghCity | 4.7 mi | 55.4 |
| Ben AvonBorough | 5 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crafton, PA in?
- Crafton is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Crafton, PA?
- About 5,961 people live in Crafton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crafton?
- Nearby places include Ingram (0.9 mi), Thornburg (0.9 mi), Green Tree (1.3 mi), Rosslyn Farms (1.5 mi), Pennsbury Village (1.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023