The Town FilesRussellton, Pennsylvania
Community in Allegheny County · population 1,330 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $241,300
- Household income
- $71,786
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 36.6
Russellton is a community of 1,330 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $241,300, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for retirees than 94% of Pennsylvania towns, better for cycling than 87% of Pennsylvania towns, more upscale than 83% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Russellton 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 Russellton is worth $241,300, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $71,786, which is more affordable than 25% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,045 a month. 76.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Russellton | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $241,300 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,045 | $996 |
| Median household income | $71,786 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 76.3% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Russellton
| People | Russellton | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 2.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 24.4% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.7% | 89.0% |
Weather in Russellton
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 27.5 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
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Russellton since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 3, 1980 about 6.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 100 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 20, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 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 Russellton itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Russellton
- Frazer, PA2.3 mi · 1,161 people · home $186,300
- West Deer, PA2.3 mi · 12,262 people · home $244,100
- Bairdford, PA2.6 mi · 855 people · home $172,700
- Curtisville, PA2.9 mi · 1,097 people · home $162,100
- Indiana, PA3.0 mi · 7,254 people · home $379,200
- East Deer, PA3.2 mi · 1,490 people · home $106,900
- Harwick, PA4.0 mi · 850 people · home $134,800
- Tarentum, PA4.2 mi · 4,352 people · home $84,300
Russellton questions
Is Russellton, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Russellton scores better for retirees than 94% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 61%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.6).
How much does a house cost in Russellton?
The median owner-occupied home in Russellton is valued at $241,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,786, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,045 a month.
What is the weather like in Russellton?
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 27.5 inches of snow.
Does Russellton get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Russellton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 3, 1980. 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)