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Dormont

Dormont is a vibrant, walkable borough located just south of Pittsburgh, known for its welcoming community and charming residential streets. The heart of Dormont is its bustling business district, offering an array of local shops, restaurants, and services. A key feature of the community is Dormont Park, which includes a large pool, playgrounds, and sports facilities, providing residents with abundant recreational options. With easy access to downtown Pittsburgh via public transportation, highly rated schools, and a full calendar of community events, Dormont is a popular choice for families and young professionals seeking a balance of suburban living and urban convenience.

Things to see and do

Dormont Street and Music Festival

The Borough of Dormont has celebrated the Dormont Street & Music Festival since 2008. There are live music performances featuring a variety of genres. The event spreads from West Liberty Avenue to Belrose Avenue. Potomac Ave. shuts down for the entire day to host this epic event filled with live music, regional food selections, and a variety of artisan craft booths and community organizations.

Community Data

All data is from US Census ACS 2022 5-year estimates unless otherwise noted

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Population

8,199

Households

4,157

Median Household Income

$45,008

This is higher than the median of $29K for AT communities and slightly lower than the median for the county of just under $50K

Per Capita Income

$73,798

This is higher than the average of $45K among AT communities and lower than the per capita income of $76K for the county

Median Age

37

This is about the same as the median age of 38 among AT communities and younger than the median age of 41 for the county

Residents Age 65+

16%

This is lower than average for AT communities and much lower than the county average of 21%

Foreign-born Pop.

3%

This is about average for AT communities and lower than the county average of 7%

Housing

Total Housing Units

4,598

Median Home Value

$186,200

This is higher than the median of $107K for AT communities and lower than the county median of $232K

Vacant Homes

10%

This is lower than average among AT communities (13%) and the same as the county average of 10%

Owner Occupied Homes

58%

This is higher than the average of 50% for AT communities and lower than average for the county (66%)

Single Family Homes

65%

This is about average for AT communities and lower than the county average of 72%

Additional Data

Mean Travel Time to Work (Minutes)

26

This is about the same as the average of 25 minutes for the county

Residents with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

49%

This is much higher than the average of 28% for AT communities and slightly higher than average for the county (47%)

Residents Who Work From Home

21%

This is much higher than average among AT communities (11%) and about average for the county

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