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Monday, February 18, 2013

What is Your Neighborhood's Median Income?

'Rich Blocks, Poor Blocks' Map lets you see the median income for Upper St. Clair and surrounding communities.

An interactive map at the Rich Blocks, Poor Blocks website offers a glimpse at median household incomes, by neighborhoods, in the Upper St. Clair area—or anywhere in the country. Take, for instance, the Upper St. Clair neighborhood. The number shows a median household income of $99,698.  In comparison, the statewide middle-class income range is $44,750 and $54,425. The information for the map is obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2007-2011 American Community Survey. To see what your neighborhood's median income is, click here for the "Rich Blocks, Poor Blocks" map. Editor's note: The map was created by Chris Persuad, an editorial research specialist for Bankrate.com.

Joyce Falsetti

6:47 pm on Monday, February 18, 2013

I agree with the other posts. Is it necessary? I think we all know Upper St. Clair's median income is way above any state or national average.   more ›

Sunday, September 16, 2012

How Do You Define the Middle Class in America?

Both Mitt Romney and Barack Obama define it as up to $250,000. But not all Americans might agree.

How you define "middle-income" Americans might depend on where you view your own household income in relationship to others. On Friday, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney defined it as income of $200,000 to $250,000 a year and less. And President Barack Obama, the Democratic candidate, has set his definition for “middle class” as families with income of up to $250,000 a year. But are their viewpoints accurate and in touch with the way the average American views the middle class? The federal Census Bureau reported this week that the median household income — the midpoint for the nation — is just over $50,000. Pennsylvania ranks 37th out of the 50 states with a median household income of $50,087. The Tax Policy Center placed the …

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Janis OD

1:30 am on Thursday, September 20, 2012

Debra...same here. I moved to PA 2 years ago after living in DC Metropolitan area my whole life. Incomes are relatively low here mostly due to the lack of federal govenment's far-reaching effect as compared to DC area. Between federal employee wages and federal contractors plus so many two-income earning homes, the wages are higher but so then is the cost of living - specifically housing costs.   more ›

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