Clairton, Pennsylvania | What Happened Here?

Clairton, ! This city is looking rough? Located in Allegheny County, it is considered part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan. With a 23% poverty rate, median household income of about 36,000, a population of 5853, unemployment rate 37% higher than national average, it looks pretty grim. This place is loaded with abandoned businesses and homes, over 708 to be exact. The population has been declining for decades and it looks like that will continue. Amenities are very few, and commutes are a must. Let’s take a drive and check it out!