McCandless Township, PA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 27,574 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
McCandless is distinguishable by its small hills, woody areas, and four creeks.
Cultural Attractions
Just south of McCandless is Pittsburgh, with a thriving downtown cultural district, the yearly Three Rivers Art Festival, and several major theaters.
Recreation
North Park, with more than 3,000 acres in McCandless, Hampton, and Pine townships, has a golf course, 75-acre lake with boat rental, a pool, tennis courts, a horse showing area, and a number of trails.
Economy
Education, health, and social services, as well as professional administration jobs, are the most common in McCandless.
Fun Fact
McCandless is currently dealing with its own immigration problem--or rather, migration problem. The town is discouraging residents from feeding the Canada geese that are littering their soccer fields.
| Population [details] | 27,574 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 61.8% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 299.53 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 52.60% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 31.97 °F/15.63 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 81.38 °F/57.69 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 43.65 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 18 |
| Cost of living [details] | 92.9 |
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Columbus (159.13 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL (12.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Fishing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Trails and wildlife |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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