Population 17,499 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cranberry Twp
Household size in Cranberry Twp
| Period | Cranberry Twp | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.90 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.41 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Cranberry Twp run small, averaging 2.47 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in the Pittsburgh area overall, where it has 2.30 people. Household size has dropped from 2.88 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cranberry Twp
| Period | Cranberry Twp | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.2 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.7 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 40.7, the median age in Cranberry Twp is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in the Pittsburgh area overall, where the median age is 43.9. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.7, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cranberry Twp
| Period | Cranberry Twp | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.2% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.5% of households in Cranberry Twp, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 35 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cranberry Twp
Renters in Cranberry Twp
| Period | Cranberry Twp | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Cranberry Twp own their homes; 25.5% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 27.2% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the north. The renter share is up 7.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cranberry Twp
| Period | Cranberry Twp | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Cranberry Twp: just 5.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cranberry Twp
| Period | Cranberry Twp | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Cranberry Twp has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1998, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only three of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cranberry Twp
| Period | Cranberry Twp | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,293 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,264 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,430 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,668 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$374 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cranberry Twp costs $1,668 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $374 a month from 2006–10, a 29% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cranberry Twp
Bachelor's degrees in Cranberry Twp
| Period | Cranberry Twp | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.3% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.4% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.9% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 68.2% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Cranberry Twp is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (68.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 28 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cranberry Twp
| Period | Cranberry Twp | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.8% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.1% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Cranberry Twp: 97.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only 39 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cranberry Twp
| Period | Cranberry Twp | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Cranberry Twp has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cranberry Twp compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Twp | 2.47 | 40.7 | 4.5% | 25.5% | 5.0% | 1998 | $1,668 | 68.2% | 97.8% | 3.1% |
| Fernway | 2.43 | 43.0 | 6.3% | 21.4% | 6.5% | 1992 | $1,611 | 63.0% | 98.7% | 2.8% |
| Seven Fields | 2.31 | 41.3 | 2.8% | 26.6% | 4.2% | 1996 | $1,653 | 71.1% | 99.7% | 4.7% |
| Callery | 3.00 | 44.2 | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 1995 | $1,136 | 53.9% | 98.8% | 8.6% |
| Mars | 2.72 | 42.1 | 6.7% | 15.0% | 4.1% | 2000 | $1,669 | 67.8% | 98.2% | 4.4% |
| Warrendale | 2.47 | 44.1 | 4.0% | 38.6% | 6.3% | 2008 | $2,221 | 76.5% | 98.0% | 3.3% |
| Zelienople | 2.42 | 42.6 | 7.4% | 30.1% | 6.3% | 1984 | $1,413 | 45.7% | 95.9% | 2.8% |
| Watters | 2.08 | 51.3 | 4.9% | 26.6% | 9.6% | 1989 | $1,307 | 28.0% | 99.9% | 1.5% |
| Evans City | 2.48 | 45.3 | 8.2% | 20.6% | 7.0% | 1979 | $1,116 | 40.0% | 95.8% | 4.1% |
| Bradford Woods | 2.48 | 47.3 | 6.6% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 1970 | $797 | 73.3% | 97.3% | 1.5% |
| Freedom | 2.13 | 53.0 | 9.3% | 19.2% | 6.4% | 1973 | $1,561 | 27.9% | 93.0% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cranberry Twp. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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