Pittsburgh-Area Community PA's Best Place To Live: Study

FRANKLIN PARK, PA - The best place to live in Pennsylvania isn’t some tony suburb of Philadelphia. It’s Franklin Park in northern Allegheny County, according to a list published Friday by USA Today and 24/7 Wall Street.

In compiling the list, 24/7 Wall Street examined data for every borough, census designated place, city, town and village with at least 8,000 residents. What makes Franklin Park stand out among all of those communities?

“The area has a relatively high share of residents with high educational attainment. A whopping 70 percent of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree, one of the higher college attainment rates among U.S. cities,” the newspaper stated. “Those with college degrees are more qualified for specialized jobs that tend to have higher salaries. In Franklin Park, the median household income of $121,661 a year is one of the highest in the country.”

USA today also noted that Franklin Park is a relatively safe community, with a violent crime rate of 14 incidents per 100,000. That’s one of the lowest in the country and far below the 2017 national average of 383 violent crimes for every 100,000 people.

The newspaper failed to mention another Franklin Park selling point: It’s part of the North Allegheny School District, recently rated the second-best district in the Pittsburgh metro area by the information research company Niche.

Some Franklin Park statistics:

• Population: 14,228
• 5 yr. population change: +7.9 percent
• Median home value: $312,200
• Median household income: $121,661

View the full list of USA Today and 24/7 Wall Street’s best places to live by clicking the link.

Photo via Franklin Park Borough.

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