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A borough of 4,249 people in Pennsylvania
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Conserved land2.8%25 of 880 acres
Trails2.3 mi1.6 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves26 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Tarentum

Borough in Pennsylvania, US
1842Established
4,352Population
1.4 sq miArea
840 ftElevation

Tarentum is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, approximately 22 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, located along the Allegheny River. Incorporated in 1842 and founded by Henry Brackenridge, the borough historically served as an industrial center for glass, paper, steel, and brick manufacturing. The borough is connected to New Kensington via the George D. Stuart Bridge and is served by the Highlands School District. The Pennsylvania Railroad operated a station in Tarentum; its rail line ran through the town. The population was 4,352 at the 2020 census. Two statues of Hebe, the Greek goddess of youth, are displayed by the borough in Tarentum.

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Housing in Tarentum

$153K▲ 1.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Tarentum home is worth about $153,000, up 1.5% in a year, 47% below the Pennsylvania typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Tarentum's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000
Tarentum 1.4
Pennsylvania 2.3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Tarentum 7.3
Pennsylvania 13.6
U.S. 15.5
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School Grade C

The public schools Tarentum’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 70% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within PA. Ratings are from neighbors.

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