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Fox Chapel

#6 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
  • 13 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A-
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
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    Fox Chapel is a suburb of Pittsburgh with a population of 5,363. Fox Chapel is in Allegheny County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Fox Chapel offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Fox Chapel there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Fox Chapel and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Fox Chapel are highly rated.
    About Fox Chapel...
    Population
    5,363

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $603,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    —
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      6%
    • Own
      94%
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    Fox Chapel Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      18.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      226.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      17%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      2%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      20%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      52%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      13%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      3%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      13%

    Working in Fox Chapel

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $162,054
    National
    $55,322
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    Fox Chapel Reviews

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    i loved the safe community, the public school system was terrible. the education was taught based on standardized tests. everyone was snobbgy. houses were over priced. great restaurants. not much to do in the town itself. the private schools were very prestigious, too expensive but a better education. very judgemental people. the teachers get paid too much to do nothing. very lavish houses. very pretty area overall. the roads are normally kept up to date with construction. the police officers are always driving around which made it much more safe. the area was very family oriented but you had to have money or a good source of income to live in the area.
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    The High school's renovations were incredibly. Along with new shops and restaurants at the waterworks mall and a new park openning along the river, my neighborhood has really boosted in the past few years!
    I like how Fox Chapel is a suburb, so the houses have yards and the roads are not busy. However, it is very close to the city -- you can be downtown in under 20 min and to neighborhoods like Shadyside ever faster.