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McCandless Township

  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
  • 63 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
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    McCandless Township is a suburb of Pittsburgh with a population of 28,739. McCandless Township is in Allegheny County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in McCandless Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In McCandless Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in McCandless Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in McCandless Township are highly rated.
    About McCandless Township...
    Population
    28,739

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $232,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $979
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      10.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      10.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      467.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      14
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      26%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      19%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%

    Working in McCandless Township

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $81,794
    National
    $55,322
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    McCandless Township Reviews

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    Not much to do for fun in town, but Pittsburgh is only 20 minutes away! McCandless boasts the best school districts around, so there's great public education right in the area. Many options for healthy food, and North Park (biggest park in the area) is close. It has options for everyone to exercise.
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    I have lived in McCandless Pa for many years and actually moved back after my children were born. The schools in the area are amazing both for children who are excelling and those that need extra supports. Although traffic can be hit or miss to get to downtown Pittsburgh, usually it is not too bad. The HOV lane is amazing if you can carpool with someone to get into the city.
    Opportunity abounds when you live in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. Downtown is a mere 20 minutes away and with that you are connected to all that it has to offer- sports(Pirates, Steelers, Penguins), cultural opportunities (The Strip District, The Benedum Theatre, Wood Street Galleries), and great outdoor spaces (Point State Park, The Riverwalk, Schenley Park). If you're not looking to go into town, no problem- there is plenty to do in the North Hills! There are a number of nationally top-ranking public school districts, private schools of different faiths, and churches and worship facilities. Also there are tons of shopping malls, stores, shops, etc. But my favorite thing about living in the North Hills is North Park Lake, a 5 minute drive from my house. I have spent countless hours fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding on the Lake. Around the Lake is a 5 mile paved trail to run, walk, or ride bikes in addition to countless pavilions for picnicking and parks to play at. North Park is also home to miles of wooded trails for hiking, mountain biking, or trail running. North Park also has an Olympic sized swimming pool where many cool off after a long bike ride or jog around the Lake.