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Learn More About Care Homes in North Huntingdon, PA

This small, mostly residential township on the southwestern outskirts of the Pittsburgh metro offers a quiet, suburban retirement. For major shopping centers, North Huntingdon residents can make the short trip to nearby Irwin or head northwest into the City of Bridges.

In North Huntingdon, residential care homes — sometimes called care homes, board and care homes, group homes, or personal care homes — are often houses in residential neighborhoods that are adapted, equipped, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually 10 or less. Similar to assisted living but in a smaller, more residential setting, these homes provide supervision, organized events, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). This means care homes can help with everyday routines but typically do not provide 24-hour skilled nursing assistance.

Cost of Care Homes in North Huntingdon, PA

The median monthly cost of a room in a care home is about $1,700 in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and $2,000 in the state of Pennsylvania. However, the cost of living in a care home depends largely on location. Since the homes are private residences, costs are tied to real estate value and therefore may vary greatly.

Learn More About North Huntingdon, PA

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in North Huntingdon are rated two points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated near the average, indicating that North Huntingdon is relatively affordable.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
98	87	103	106	98	98

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$85,050 per year	$40,155 per year	$69,485 per year	$35,269 per year	$41,310 per year	$2,804 per year	$657 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service North Huntingdon include:

Forbes Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 290+
• Specialties: emergency care, hemodialysis, joint replacement, ICU

UPMC McKeesport

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 210+
• Specialties: emergency care, hemodialysis, inpatient surgery, physical therapy

Excela Westmoreland Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 270+
• Specialties: emergency care, spine surgery, physical therapy, ICU

Weather and Climate

With a humid continental climate, North Huntingdon experiences four distinct seasons, including hot summers, cold winters, and pleasant springs and falls with moderate temperatures. Severe thunderstorms during summers are common, as are winter storms with snowfall. The Pittsburgh area sees plenty of precipitation throughout the year, though May typically receives the most. The average humidity level is 67%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 72%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
29°F	37°F	20°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
73°F	85°F	62°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 93

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 39″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
47	20.2%	31,390	1,151.6 per square mile	2.5

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
<0.1%	0.6%	1.2%	1.2%	<0.1%	0.9%	95.9%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Pittsburgh: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Westmoreland County

Democratic	Republican	Other
32.7%	64.1%	3.2%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some popular parks and historic sites in North Huntingdon include:

• Fullerton Inn
• Andrew and Jennie McFarlane House
• Braddocks Trail Park
• Oak Hollow Park

Transportation

Public transportation in North Huntingdon is available via Westmoreland Transit, which operates fixed bus routes throughout Westmoreland County. For seniors, Westmoreland Transit offers a free-fare program and a door-to-door paratransit service through GO Westmoreland.