Living in Butler County, Pennsylvania

Butler County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of around 186,818, part of the Pittsburgh, PA MSA metro area. The main communities are Connoquenessing, Prospect, Harrisville.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,548/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $294K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.2%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 37°F) and warm summers (highs around 77°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Butler County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 43 and a moderately educated workforce (36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.