Ambridge, PA 

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Population

6,959

-10.4% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

8.4%

Cost of Living

87.5 / 100

Median Home Price

$118,100

Median Income

$46,367

Comfort Index (Climate)

9.1 / 4.9

summer / winter

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Ambridge, PA

Living in Ambridge, PA is an enjoyable experience. The town is a small, historic community situated along the Ohio River and surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. The people here are friendly, and the area has a vibrant culture with plenty to do for everyone. There are charming shops, restaurants and cultural attractions to explore. It’s also close enough to bigger cities like Pittsburgh, so there are always great things to do nearby as well. In short, Ambridge offers a unique living experience that many people find rewarding and unforgettable. Large city - West-central Pennsylvania at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers into the Ohio River.
State: Pennsylvania
County: Beaver County
Metro Area: Pittsburgh Metro Area
City: Ambridge
Zip Codes: 15003
Cost of Living: -12.5% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 760 ft above sea level
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Pros
Arts and culture
Attractive downtown
Cost of living
Cons
Low job growth projections
Clouds and rain
Commute times

What Bert Has To Say About Pittsburgh Metro Area

Once a rough and gritty center for the steelmaking industry, Pittsburgh is now home to one lone blast furnace and a wide assortment of other industries. Pittsburgh has a tremendous base of headquarters operations for U.S. and some foreign companies in a variety of industries from banking to food processing to steel and heavy manufactured goods to pharmaceuticals. These include Alcoa, HJ Heinz, PNC Bank, PPG Industries, Mellon Bank, US Steel, Allegheny Technologies, Wesco, Bayer North America, GlaxoSmithKline, American Eagle Outfitters, General Nutrition Centers, and more.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Ambridge is 8.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Ambridge jobs have increased by 0.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Ambridge's cost of living is 12.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Ambridge's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Ambridge, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Beaver county remained very strongly Republican, 58.0% to 40.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Ambridge's population is 6,959 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 3.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 23.7 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Ambridge is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 9.7%.

SCHOOLS
Ambridge public schools spend $15,485 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.7 students per teacher in Ambridge. More Education



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Housing Market in Ambridge

It's a good time to buy in Ambridge. Home Appreciation is up 9.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Ambridge is .

Reviews for Ambridge   3 Reviews
Great place to live - 3/3/2023
Low cost of living, friendly folks, cheap housing, great weather in summer, and close to Pittsburgh. Many older homes have been renovated and the high street,... Read More

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Ambridge - 6/7/2011
Close to Pgh shopping,dining,and... Read More

old but solid - 5/9/2009
A lot of the homes are old, but they are solidly built. It is cheap to live here. However, the town could do more to be more attractive. The main street was once a... Read More


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