Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
29%
Lower Burrell
Lower Burrell, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$855
Population
11,485
Renter Mix
23% Rent
Small-town living on the banks of the Allegheny River
Peaceful
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Affordable
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Family-Friendly
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Scenic
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Riverside
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Nestled alongside the Allegheny River, Lower Burrell is a charming community with a small-town atmosphere. Lower Burrell offers residents plenty of suburban amenities in buildings rich with historic character, blending the best of modern suburban living with the rustic heritage of a classic small town.
Many of the rentals in Lower Burrell provide a tranquil home life, with numerous apartments and houses available for rent along tree-lined streets — some even offer picturesque mountain views! Although residents love the small-town feel of Lower Burrell, the many metropolitan delights of Pittsburgh are just a 30-minute drive from the community.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,748
Average: $86,238
Education
3,063
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,573
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lower Burrell has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lower Burrell, PA is $855 for one bedroom, $948 for two bedrooms, and $1,834 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lower Burrell has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$855/month
614 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lower Burrell, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
497 Students
Public
Grades K-5
252 Students
Charles A Huston Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
416 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
579 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Northmoreland County Park
- Deer Lakes Park
- Harrison Hills Park
- Boyce Park Nature Center
- Kiski Junction Railroad
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.