Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Butler
Butler, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$826
Population
14,334
Renter Mix
60% Rent
The birthplace of the Jeep reveres history and art
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Named after Continental Army General Richard Butler, the City of Butler has a rich history in manufacturing. Butler and its surrounding areas found economic success in the steel, oil, gas, and automotive industries. The first Bantham Jeep was developed in Butler and is still celebrated to this day with the annual Bantham Jeep Heritage Festival.
Modern-day Butler honors the past while embracing creativity in the present. Wall murals and cultural events like art exhibits and theatrical performances are the norm in Butler, contributing to a vibrant, artistic atmosphere. Butler is home to a tight-knit community, drawn together by a range of events such as regular concert series and movies in the park. Local Butler restaurants are known to serve fresh produce from nearby farms as well. Pittsburgh is about 30 miles south of Butler, so residents can simultaneously enjoy metropolitan amenities and small-town convenience.
Explore the City
The neighbors in Butler always east at Natili North for an authentic Italian experience.
The cozy entrances to Traditional American homes have welcoming seasonal comfort.
The sidewalks in Butler are peaceful and safe for walking families.
Catch one of the many bus routes in Butler to get around town.
The scene at Butler Brew Works is busy and full of memories.
Kids admire the purple playground at Almaeda Park and make memories in Butler.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$35,701
Average: $53,442
Education
2,929
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,397
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Butler has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
60%
Non-Renters
40%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Butler, PA is $671 for a studio, $826 for one bedroom, $1,005 for two bedrooms, and $3,223 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Butler has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$826/month
615 Sq Ft
House
$850/month
892 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Butler, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
403 Students
Public
Grades K-5
278 Students
Public
Grades K-5
253 Students
Public
Grades K-5
631 Students
Public
Grades K-5
534 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,342 Students
Butler Area Junior High School
Public
Grades 7-8
1,080 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Butler Area Senior High School
Public
Grades 11-12
1,112 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Succop Nature Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Pittsburgh International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.