Jeannette

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Jeannette, PA Area Guide

Delve into the rich past of this Westmoreland County community

Suburban Historic Peaceful Family-Friendly Lush Affordable Close-Knit Diverse Welcoming Up-and-Coming

Founded in 1888, Jeannette is a peaceful suburb with a colorful past. Established on a glass manufacturing center, Jeannette was once known as the “Glass City” and later earned the nickname “An American Workshop” for its diverse range of manufacturing and industry.

Jeannette’s history is preserved throughout the downtown area on Clay Avenue and 4th Street, where charming buildings adorned with murals house a variety of antique galleries, loft apartments, and quaint shops. Jeannette is home to a tight-knit community, which comes together for an array of annual parades and special events.

Situated about 25 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, Jeannette is convenient to Seton Hill University, Downtown Greensburg, Bushy Run Battlefield, and numerous golfing destinations. Quick access to U.S. 30 and Route 66 makes getting around from Jeannette easy.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$44,792

Average: $55,084

Education

1,863

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

4,313

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

44 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

21%

Over 65

22%

Housing Distribution

Jeannette has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

McCullough Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

451 Students

Harrison Park El School

Public

Grades K-5

438 Students

Jeannette Mckee El School

Public

Grades PK-5

475 Students

Jeannette Mckee Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

312 Students

Penn Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

498 Students

Jeannette Mckee Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

312 Students

Jeannette Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

264 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Historic Hanna's Town
  • Sewickley Creek Wetlands
  • Ann Rudd Saxman Nature Park
  • Twin Lakes Park
  • White Oak Park

Airports

  • Arnold Palmer Regional
  • 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.