McCandless township, Pennsylvania
McCandless township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
McCandless township is a geographic entity located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 28,439. The land area covers 16.49 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 28,439 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.7 yrs | ±1.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 12,186 | ±388 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 12,874 | ±390 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 12,186 | ±388 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 688 | ±243 |
| Median Home Value | $350,100 | ±$10,785 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,326 | ±$84 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $110,858 | ±$7,973 |
| Per Capita Income | $62,568 | ±$4,541 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% | ±1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,111 | ±281 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | ±1.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 15,068 | ±562 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.8% | ±1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 28,684 (2024)
ID: 174198
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
9955 GRUBBS RD, WEXFORD PA 15090-9644
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GUS Population: 1,231,814 (2024)
ID: 193970
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: OFFICE OF THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY EXECUTIVE
RM 101 ALLEGHENY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 436 GRANT ST, PITTSBURGH PA 15219
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Allison Park, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Cheswick, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Aliquippa, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Aliquippa, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Ambridge, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Freedom, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Pittsburgh, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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La Roche University
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College | 1.0 mi away | 9000 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15237-5898 |
4123679300
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NORTHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY AUTHORITY
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 300 CUMBERLAND RD, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15237 |
(412) 366-8100
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Empire Beauty School-North Hills
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College Vocational | 4.3 mi away | 4768 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15237 |
8009204593
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HAMPTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 3101 MCCULLY ROAD, ALLISON PARK, PA, 15101 |
(412) 684-1098
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Pennsylvania Gunsmith School
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College | 6.1 mi away | 812 Ohio River Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15202-2637 |
4127661812
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SHALER NORTH HILLS LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 1822 MOUNT ROYAL BLVD, GLENSHAW, PA, 15116 |
(412) 486-0211
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Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius
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College | 6.6 mi away | 3605 Perrysville Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15214-2229 |
4123218383
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NORTHERN TIER REGIONAL LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 4015 DICKEY RD, GIBSONIA, PA, 15044 |
(724) 449-2665
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Heritage Valley Health System School of Nursing
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College Vocational | 8.1 mi away | 25 Heckel Rd, McKees Rocks, PA, 15136 |
4127776204
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ANDREW BAYNE MEM LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 34 NORTH BALPH AVE, BELLEVUE, PA, 15202 |
(412) 766-7447
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at EMSWORTH L/D OHIO RVR, PA US, located 6.1 miles from McCandless township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.3° | 20.5° | 29.9° | 3.36" | — |
| February | 41.7° | 21.7° | 31.7° | 2.78" | — |
| March | 51.2° | 29.3° | 40.3° | 3.18" | — |
| April | 64.0° | 39.1° | 51.5° | 3.22" | — |
| May | 73.7° | 49.5° | 61.6° | 3.52" | — |
| June | 81.2° | 58.9° | 70.0° | 3.53" | — |
| July | 85.4° | 63.6° | 74.5° | 3.64" | — |
| August | 84.1° | 61.7° | 72.9° | 3.25" | — |
| September | 78.0° | 54.7° | 66.4° | 3.19" | — |
| October | 65.8° | 43.7° | 54.7° | 2.80" | — |
| November | 53.8° | 33.1° | 43.5° | 2.83" | — |
| December | 43.1° | 25.9° | 34.5° | 3.02" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allison Park CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Franklin Park borough | Borough | 3.9 mi | — |
| Glenshaw CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| West View borough | Borough | 4.2 mi | — |
| Gibsonia CDP | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
| Bradford Woods borough | Borough | 4.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4200345900. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.