Scottdale, Pennsylvania

About Scottdale

Set in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania, Scottdale is a small town with an estimated population of 4,329.

Officially, Scottdale is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.17 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,700 residents per square mile.

📰 Scottdale News Today

• Juliana Dalansky Obituary (2026) - Scottdale, PA - Tribune Review Legacy obituary · Aug 12
• Scottdale could be without power for days after strong storm; mayor signs disaster declaration WPXI · Jun 7
• Tree falls onto Westmoreland County home following Fourth of July storms WTAE · Jul 5
• Juliana (Kiliany) Dalansky Obituary | Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc. | Scottdale, PA Tribute Archive · Aug 12
• Scottdale Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Scottdale Unique

• Positioned in southwestern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Scottdale

• Kendi Park reviews ★
• Lake Forest Park reviews ★
• Loucks Park reviews ★
• Pittsburgh Street Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Scottdale

• Southmoreland El Sch
• Southmoreland MS
• Southmoreland Primary Center
• Southmoreland SHS

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Scottdale

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