Crafton, Pennsylvania
Crafton is a borough of 5,961 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in January 5, 1892.
Why visit Crafton
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include McKees Rocks Bridge, West End Bridge, Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Beechwood Elementary School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Crafton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Crafton
Crafton is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, west of downtown Pittsburgh. The population was 6,099 at the 2020 census. It is a residential suburb in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Crafton, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
McKees Rocks Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Bridge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
West End Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Bridge over the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Fort Duquesne Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Fort Pitt Bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Bridge over the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 2.5 mi
Bridge in Pittsburgh, United States of America
Point Bridge II
Bridge · 3.0 mi
Former bridge built in 1927 over the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Stage AE
Cinema and theater · 3.2 mi
Multi-purpose entertainment complex located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
West End Overlook
Monument and historic site · 2.1 mi
Scenic overlook in Pittsburgh
Museums and landmarks23
Andrew Carnegie Free Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Carnegie library in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, United States
Beechwood Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Primary school in Pittsburgh, United States of America
Boggs Avenue Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Byers-Lyons House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Chatham Village
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Human settlement in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Conroy Education Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Public, special education school in the United States
Duquesne Incline
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Funicular in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hoene-Werle House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Houses at 838–862 Brightridge Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic houses in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
John Frew House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Langley High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
High school in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Manchester
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
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Miniature Railroad & Village
Park · 2.9 mi
Diorama of western Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh
North Shore Riverfront Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Three Rivers Park
Park · 3.1 mi
Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes21
Crafton Ice Cream Delite
Ice cream · Hot Dog · 0.4 mi
38 West Steuben Street, Pittsburgh
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Sharp Edge Creekhouse
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
288 West Steuben Street
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 12:00-21:00
China Buffet King
Restaurant · Chinese, Buffet · 1.0 mi
2249 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
2379 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.5 mi
21 Foster Avenue, Pittsburgh
Mo-Th 10:30-00:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:30; Su 10:30-01:00
9 more on the map.
History
Prior to European colonial usurpation, the area was inhabited and controlled by the Seneca Indians. It is believed the legendary chief of the Seneca, Cornplanter, called the area Killemun. But even before the Seneca came, the Crafton/Ingram area was inhabited. In her 1993 historical account, local historian and Crafton-native, Betsy Martin, writes that, “Burial mounds from a much earlier pre-Columbian Adena Culture were found farther down the [Chartiers] creek toward the ‘Rocks’ in the vicinity of the Fall Hole.” It is likely Martin is referring to a mound site near the junction of the Creek with the Ohio River, a site which underwent excavations in 1896 by the Carnegie Museum. The excavation unearthed at least 33 burials, all “Early Woodland Adena in affiliation.” The Indians who built the mounds are believed to be Algonquin. While there is no way of knowing exactly which mounds Martin talked about, the reality is that such ancient interment mounds and early-indigenous habitation sites were strewn across the entire Chartiers Valley region, including Crafton/Ingram. Throughout the 20th Century, however, most of the sites were destroyed as a result of industrial development and building construction.
From the History section of Crafton, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh-Green Tree
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
500 Mansfield Avenue, Pittsburgh
Churches and places of worship15
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Crafton United Methodist Church / Grace Tabernacle Community Ministry
Church · Methodist
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Healthcare5
Passport Health Carnegie Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
600 North Bell Aveneue, Carnegie
Map of Crafton
167 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 20°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 39°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Emsworth L/D Ohio Rvr (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Allegheny County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-10-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Allegheny County Airport (AGC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Carnegie 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Glendale 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Heidelberg 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Bellevue 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Rennerdale 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Pittsburgh 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Avalon 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Castle Shannon 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Ben Avon 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Bridgeville 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Crafton marker 1 (cropped), Hhm8, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crafton marker 1, Hhm8, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crafton marker 2, Hhm8, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, rear and western side, Nyttend, Public domain
- McKeesRocksBridge, Joseph E. B. Elliott, Public domain
- Conroy Junior High School, Nyttend, Public domain
- Duquesne Incline from top, Plastikspork, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Point State Park in Fall, John, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bridges over the Ohio River, Andrewwinn, CC BY 2.0
- Manchesterstreet, The original uploader was Ronjamin at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 2.5
- MRRV corner shot, Unknown author, Public domain
- Carnegie Science Center, Allie_Caulfield, CC BY 2.0
- Fort Duquesne Bridge, HoboJones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Pitt Museum (front view), Photojunkie, Public domain
- FortPittBridge, The original uploader was Cacophony at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 2.5
- Wabash Bridge Pittsburgh 1938, Arthur Rothstein, Public domain
- 19680825 14 Point Bridge Pittsburgh, PA, David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Stage AE, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pittsburgh WEO Day 1, Ronald C. Yochum, Jr. ronjamin, CC BY-SA 2.5
- St. James Roman Catholic Church, West End, 2022-05-15, 01, Cbaile19, CC0
- 2013 Chrysler 200 LX in Black Clearcoat, rear left, 08-30-2026, Cutlass, CC0
- 2021 Hyundai Accent SE in Olympus Silver, front left, 08-30-2026, Cutlass, CC0
- 2021 Hyundai Accent SE in Olympus Silver, rear left, 08-30-2026, Cutlass, CC0
- 2013 Chrysler 200 LX in Black Clearcoat, front left, 08-30-2026, Cutlass, CC0
- 2015 Nissan Armada Platinum in Arctic Blue Metallic, front right, 08-30-2026, Cutlass, CC0
- 2015 Nissan Armada Platinum in Arctic Blue Metallic, rear right, 08-30-2026, Cutlass, CC0
- West Busway (26013643537), hhm8, CC BY 2.0
- City steps Oakwood Pittsburgh, Lzurowski, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Idlewood station (31571696746), hhm8, CC BY 2.0
- Walnut Shell Two halves, Isodomesticity, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ingram marker 1, Hhm8, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ingram marker 2, Hhm8, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Prospect west of Danvers in Ingram, Nyttend, Public domain
- West busway (31487033001), hhm8, CC BY 2.0
- Rosslyn Farms School, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Memorial at Rook Yard for Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railway workers who served in World War II, Cutlass, CC0
- WE 6383 (SD40-2) roster shot, Cutlass, CC0
- WE 6383 (rebuilt SD40-2) and WE 6354 (SD40-2) in Rook Yard, Cutlass, CC0
- WE 6383, the J. J. Gonzalez unit, a Rebuilt EMD SD40-2, in Rook Yard, Cutlass, CC0
- WE 6383 (SD40-2) at Rook Yard (angle 2), Cutlass, CC0
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