Apartments for rent in Clairton, PA

The small town of Clairton, Pennsylvania is home to approximately 7,000 residents. The town's population, at an average age of just over 40, is fairly typical compared to other cities in the state, which has an average age of 39. Renters tend to be in the minority in Clairton, and 55% of residents own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $763/month, which is $154 per month less than the state average.

Compared to the national average (5%), Clairton has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (7%). In addition, 10% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Clairton: healthcare, retail, and entertainment. Together, these industries account for 21% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, as 9% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of just under $44,000, Clairton workers earn around $19,000 less than the average Pennsylvania resident. The town's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).

Clairton residents have an average commute of about 35 minutes, slower than the state average of about 28 minutes. Many residents (35%) drive themselves to work, while public transportation is used by only 5% of the town. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.