Lower Burrell is a small city of 11,701 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $78,639
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lower Burrell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lower Burrell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lower Burrell 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
Lower Burrell's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lower Burrell costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lower Burrell, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$180,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$790
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$78,639
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lower Burrell's violent crime rate is 86.9 per 100,000 residents
— 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
86.9 /100k
Property Crime
234.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lower Burrell is served primarily by Burrell SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lower Burrell, PA
National Avg
School District
Burrell SD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lower Burrell sees average highs of 36.5°F in January
and 83.4°F in July,
with 42.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.6 inches of snow per year.
Lower Burrell's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lower Burrell roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $180,700 and median rent is $790/month.
Lower Burrell's violent crime rate is 86.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 234.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lower Burrell are operated by Burrell SD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 31.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lower Burrell, PA has a population of 11,701, a median household income of $78,639, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
Lower Burrell averages 36.5°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.2 inches
with about 28.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lower Burrell, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15068.
The population of Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania is 11,701 with a median age of 48.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lower Burrell: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $180,700, median household income $78,639, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lower Burrell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
