Fox Chapel is a small town of 5,299 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $250,001
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fox Chapel stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Fox Chapel is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fox Chapel 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
Fox Chapel's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fox Chapel costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fox Chapel, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$856,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$250,001
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fox Chapel's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
186.5 /100k
Property Crime
969.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fox Chapel is served primarily by Fox Chapel Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fox Chapel, PA
National Avg
School District
Fox Chapel Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
85.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fox Chapel sees average highs of 35.8°F in January
and 83.2°F in July,
with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Fox Chapel's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fox Chapel roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $856,100 and median rent is N/A/month.
Fox Chapel's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 969.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fox Chapel are operated by Fox Chapel Area SD.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 85.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fox Chapel, PA has a population of 5,299, a median household income of $250,001, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
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.
Fox Chapel averages 35.8°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches
with about 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fox Chapel, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 15238, 15215.
The population of Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania is 5,299 with a median age of 47.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fox Chapel: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $856,100, median household income $250,001, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fox Chapel side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
