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About Trafford
Borough in Pennsylvania, USTrafford is a borough in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Located near Pittsburgh in western Pennsylvania, the borough lies primarily in Westmoreland County; only a small portion extends into Allegheny County. It was incorporated in 1904 from the northernmost corner of North Huntingdon Township, and was named by George Westinghouse for Trafford near Manchester, England. Westinghouse purchased the land in 1902, and the Trafford Foundry began operations on October 3, 1903. The population was 3,317 at the 2020 census. Of this, 3,113 were in Westmoreland County, and only 61 were in Allegheny County.
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Housing in Trafford
The typical Trafford home is worth about $248,000, up 1% in a year, 15% below the Pennsylvania typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Trafford
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A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Trafford's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Work & commute in Trafford
Full picture →Most working residents leave Trafford for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Pittsburgh (26%), Monroeville (8%) and North Huntingdon (5%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
Health in Trafford
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of 5 measures CDC estimates. The other 4 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Trafford
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Trafford
Full climate →Trafford has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Trafford
All Trafford schools →School Grade A+
The public schools Trafford’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 96% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
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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