WDVE Studios, 2007
Green Tree’s story
182 years in pictures
Census counts: 685 in 1890, 4,941 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2007 and 6 maps from 1904 on.
- 1844Green Tree is settled
Green TreePA
A town of 4,672, settled in 1844.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Generic1139 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
4,672
2025 Census estimate · −4.8% since 2020
Median home value
$252K
Census ACS
Household income
$92K
median
Median age
42.8
years
Jobs based here
9,983
A job hub
TownGrade
A+
#47 of 1032 in PA
Is Green Tree a good place to live?
Few places in the country grade higher. Green Tree earns an A+, 47th among Pennsylvania's 1032 graded towns. The median household earns $92K, it reports less crime per resident than 92% of U.S. towns, and it is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns. Its lowest mark, a C, is in cost of living. No town in Pennsylvania scores higher than Green Tree on hazard risk. Green Tree’s trail density is 1.1 miles per square mile, above both the Pennsylvania town median (0.4) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Green Tree Park, at 21 acres with 1.1 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
What makes Green Tree stand out
Where Green Tree beats most towns.
Natural hazardsA+
Lower risk than 99% of U.S. communities
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here9,983
Residents who work2,478
Work
4 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 99% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Green Tree0.8
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
SafetyA
65% less violent crime than PA
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
A growing town
Green Tree has grown 6% since 2010
4,432 counted in 2010 and 4,941 in 2020; an estimated 4,672 in 2025.
Since 2020 the trend has turned: down 4.8%, after 11.5% growth in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Green Tree grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Green Tree is from typical.
Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listA+Open →Jobs & incomeAOpen →SafetyAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 11 of 20; 7.6% of households have no car; 3.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transitAOpen →HealthSt. Clair Hospital 2.8 miles awayAOpen →Cost of livingTypical home $252K, 3.3 years of the Pittsburgh metro’s $76K median household incomeCOpen →SchoolsB+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trails; 5% conserved landAOpen →HistoryC+Open →Civic life6.4 library visits per resident; 3.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 80 attractions →Acrisure Stadium and 56 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Green Tree. Close and well known come first.
Big draw3 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
3 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
3 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park
4 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints Arena
10 mi Theme parkKennywood
3 mi LandmarkFort PittSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · Fort Pitt: Downtown_Pittsburgh_May_2008.jpg: Allie Caufield derivative work: GrapedApe (tal, CC BY 2.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Green Tree: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Green Tree, and how to reach them.
PowerDuquesne Light23.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPennsylvania American WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offGoodwill Donation Drop Off, 1 miOpenStreetMap
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereAllegheny County Board of ElectionsAllegheny County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes15220, 15205, 1510615220 78% · 15205 16% · 15106 6%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Green Tree.
Green Tree draws workers from Pittsburgh and beyond, has less tooth loss than most of Pennsylvania and sees little violent crime.
#189for trails in PA
4.7%
conserved · 63 of 1,321 acres
2.4 mi
of trails · 1.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Green Tree Park | 1.1 mi | 21 |
| 2. Green Tree Nature Center | 0.9 mi | 18 |
| 3. Wilson Park | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB+
Green Tree’s public schools outperform 70% of Pennsylvania districts
Its public schools are run by Keystone Oaks SD. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
70%of PA districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred L Aiken El SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 238 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
About two in five of Green Tree’s working residents commute to Pittsburgh
9,983 jobs are based in Green Tree, 4 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. Jobs based here fell from 12,861 in 2013 to 9,983.
Most working residents leave Green Tree for work: only 6% work in town. Jobs based in Green Tree fell to 9,983 in 2023, 2,878 fewer than in 2013. At 22 minutes, Green Tree’s average trip to work is below both Pennsylvania’s towns (26 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes).
6%work in town
| Green Tree | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $92,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Green Tree6%
Pittsburgh41%
Robinson Township3%
Scott Township3%
Findlay Township3%
5 mi
median commute distance
9,983
jobs based in Green Tree
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 88% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
In Green Tree, the FEMA risk score runs lower than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town
Green Tree’s FEMA risk score is 1 of 100. Since 1999, 9 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Green Tree.
1risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesEarthquakes
9
paid flood claims since 1999
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SafetyA
Green Tree earns an A for safety
Violent crime is rare: 4 reported in 2025, 0.8 per 1,000 residents.
The property crime rate in Green Tree is 2.3 per 1,000 residents.
92%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Green Tree | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.3 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.8 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Green Tree0.8
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Green Tree2.3
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
92nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
83rd
percentile among PA towns
4
violent crimes reported in 2025
11
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HealthA
Green Tree earns an A for health
Its widest gap with Pennsylvania is tooth loss: 7% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 14.5% statewide.
20% of adults binge drink in Green Tree. Green Tree beats the Pennsylvania average on 13 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 14% of adults report frequent mental distress in Green Tree.
88%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Green Tree | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 35% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 35% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
13 better13 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Green Tree | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults in fair or poor health | 14.7% | 18.7% |
St. Clair Hospital
2.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
88th
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Green Tree has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Green Tree has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 22° and about 44 inches of snow falls in a winter.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–40°
Spring40–62°
Summer61–83°
Fall44–65°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade C
The median home in Green Tree sells for about $330K
$330Kmedian sale price
Market temperature
38
days on market
104.4%
sale-to-list price
5
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Green Tree
19pages on Green Tree
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
15 within 15 miles of the center of Green Tree
Community College of Allegheny CountyCommunity college · Public · Pittsburgh3 mi$4,842 in-state tuitionPoint Park UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Pittsburgh3.1 mi$39,570 tuitionUniversity of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusUniversity or college · Public · Pittsburgh5.6 mi$21,926 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Green Tree residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A job hub
Every workday, about 9,844 people come to Green Tree for work
Where Green Tree’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
9,983jobs based in Green Tree
6%of working residents work in town
5 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Green Tree
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Green Tree is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,941 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Green Tree is connected to Pittsburgh via the Fort Pitt Tunnel.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1885
- Area
- 2.1 sq mi
Green Tree’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Green Tree.
PittsburghScott TownshipGreen Tree
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Tree | #47 | A+ | C | A | B+ | A |
| Pittsburgh | #928 | C− | B− | D | C | B+ |
| Scott Township | #67 | A+ | B− | A− | B+ | A |
Questions about Green Tree
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Green Tree, PA a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Green Tree grades A+ overall, better than 98% of U.S. towns and #47 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades A for health, A for safety and B+ for schools.
Is Green Tree, PA expensive?
The typical home is worth about $252,000, 12% below the Pennsylvania typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.