The Town FilesGibsonia, Pennsylvania
Community in Allegheny County · population 2,785 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $347,900
- Household income
- $139,226
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 48.8
Gibsonia is a community of 2,785 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $347,900, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for families than 97% of Pennsylvania towns, more upscale than 93% of Pennsylvania towns, more of a college town than 83% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Gibsonia ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Gibsonia is worth $347,900, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $139,226, which is more affordable than 70% of Pennsylvania towns. 98.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gibsonia | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $347,900 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | — | $996 |
| Median household income | $139,226 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 98.2% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Gibsonia
| People | Gibsonia | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.8 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.1% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.4% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 8.7% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 29.3 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.9% | 89.0% |
Weather in Gibsonia
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 19.4°F. About 44.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.5 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gibsonia since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1985 about 8.3 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 80 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 21, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 76 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 28, 2019.
Severe weather in Allegheny County since 1996
Allegheny County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 1, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4149: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| April 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | DR-1898: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Allegheny County
Allegheny County had 670,637 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $78,297 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Gibsonia itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Gibsonia
6 public schools with 4,385 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine-Richland HS | 9-12 | 1,432 | 14.2 |
| Eden Hall Upper El Sch | 4-6 | 1,035 | 14.2 |
| Pine-Richland MS | 7-8 | 696 | 12.4 |
| Richland El Sch | K-3 | 481 | 13.0 |
| Hance El Sch | K-3 | 425 | 16.3 |
| Poff El Sch | K-5 | 316 | 15.0 |
Towns near Gibsonia
- Richland, PA1.0 mi · 11,942 people · home $361,700
- Bakerstown, PA2.1 mi · 2,745 people · home $544,400
- Hampton, PA3.2 mi · 18,479 people · home $371,100
- Pine, PA3.8 mi · 14,691 people · home $579,700
- Allison Park, PA4.1 mi · 21,864 people · home $346,900
- McCandless, PA4.8 mi · 29,698 people · home $350,100
- West Deer, PA5.3 mi · 12,262 people · home $244,100
- Middlesex, PA5.6 mi · 6,820 people · home $412,400
Gibsonia questions
Is Gibsonia, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gibsonia scores better for retirees than 82% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 31%. 28.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.8).
How much does a house cost in Gibsonia?
The median owner-occupied home in Gibsonia is valued at $347,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $139,226, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Gibsonia?
July highs average 83.2°F and January lows 19.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.5 inches of precipitation a year and 30.5 inches of snow.
Does Gibsonia get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gibsonia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 31, 1985. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)