The Town FilesRennerdale, Pennsylvania
Community in Allegheny County · population 1,103 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $325,300
- Household income
- $120,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 49.6
Rennerdale is a community of 1,103 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $325,300, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better transit than 90% of Pennsylvania towns, quieter than 85% of Pennsylvania towns, hipper than 83% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Rennerdale 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 Rennerdale is worth $325,300, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $120,167, which is more affordable than 59% of Pennsylvania towns. 97.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rennerdale | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $325,300 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | — | $996 |
| Median household income | $120,167 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 97.0% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Rennerdale
| People | Rennerdale | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.6 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.5% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 20.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 24.0% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 28.2 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.8% | 89.0% |
Weather in Rennerdale
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 21.4°F. About 39.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.1 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 114 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rennerdale since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 11, 2024 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 129 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 25, 2024.
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 Rennerdale itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Towns near Rennerdale
- Collier, PA0.3 mi · 8,935 people · home $342,900
- Oakdale, PA2.5 mi · 1,475 people · home $190,700
- Heidelberg, PA2.6 mi · 1,288 people · home $150,200
- Pennsbury Village, PA2.8 mi · 677 people · home $157,100
- Carnegie, PA2.9 mi · 8,134 people · home $171,500
- South Fayette, PA2.9 mi · 18,358 people · home $340,700
- Noblestown, PA3.3 mi · 797 people · home $469,400
- Scott, PA3.3 mi · 17,649 people · home $226,500
Rennerdale questions
Is Rennerdale, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rennerdale scores better for retirees than 58% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 85%. 22.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.6).
How much does a house cost in Rennerdale?
The median owner-occupied home in Rennerdale is valued at $325,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $120,167, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Rennerdale?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 21.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.6 inches of precipitation a year and 44.1 inches of snow.
Does Rennerdale get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rennerdale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 11, 2024. 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)