Aliquippa is a small town of 9,198 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $42,601
and a 8.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Aliquippa stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Aliquippa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Aliquippa city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.4
Aliquippa's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Aliquippa costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Aliquippa, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$90,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$673
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,601
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Aliquippa's violent crime rate is 91.5 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
91.5 /100k
Property Crime
347.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Aliquippa is served primarily by Hopewell Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Aliquippa, PA
National Avg
School District
Hopewell Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Aliquippa sees average highs of 35.5°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.8 inches of snow per year.
Aliquippa's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Aliquippa roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $90,000 and median rent is $673/month.
Aliquippa's violent crime rate is 91.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 347.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Aliquippa are operated by Hopewell Area SD.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 19.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Aliquippa, PA has a population of 9,198, a median household income of $42,601, and an unemployment rate of 8.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Aliquippa averages 35.5°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches
with about 19.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Aliquippa, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15001.
The population of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania is 9,198 with a median age of 49.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Aliquippa: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $90,000, median household income $42,601, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Aliquippa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
