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Lower BurrellPA

Lower Burrell, PA is a 12K-resident city in Westmoreland County with a median household income of $84,602.

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lower Burrell, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lower Burrell has a population larger than 11% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $198,600.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 89%
By size
$84,602
Median income
$198,600
Median home
7.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Lower Burrell

Lower Burrell posts a median household income higher than 54% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 46%
by median income, US cities

Where Lower Burrell income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$84,602 Top 46% higher than 54% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. PA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Lower Burrell, PA beyond the headline numbers

Lower Burrell sits inside Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, at roughly 40.55°N, -79.76°W. Population 11,761, $84,602 median household income. Median home value $198,600, median rent $911. Poverty rate 7.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lower Burrell's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 37%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Lower Burrell from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,761
Lower Burrell
Median Income
$84,602
+24% vs avg
Median Home Value
$198,600
-13% vs avg
Median Age
46.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Westmoreland County) - Lower Burrell's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
353K-3%
Median Income
$74,109+46%
Median Home Value
$203,500+52%
Poverty Rate
10.3%+1%
Unemployment
4.8%-30%

Economics

Economics indicators for Lower Burrell, PA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$911/mo
Poverty Rate
7.8% -45% vs avg
Unemployment 3.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.1%
Work From Home 12%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 94.7%
African American 1%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
37%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 69.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Lower Burrell, PA? ▼
Lower Burrell, PA has a population of 11,761 people, located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median household income in Lower Burrell? ▼
The median household income in Lower Burrell, PA is $84,602 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 7.8%.
What is the median home value in Lower Burrell? ▼
The median home value in Lower Burrell, PA is $198,600. Median rent is $911/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lower Burrell? ▼
The top health indicators in Lower Burrell include Short Sleep Duration (37%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Lower Burrell? ▼
The median age in Lower Burrell, PA is 46.8 years. 33.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lower Burrell, PA is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 12K and a $84,602 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Lower Burrell area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Lower Burrell's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Westmoreland County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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