Swissvale, Pennsylvania

About Swissvale

Swissvale is a close-knit town in western Pennsylvania with an estimated population of 8,280.

Officially, Swissvale is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.21 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 6,843 residents per square mile.

📰 Swissvale News Today

• Swissvale Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Vehicle stolen at gunpoint, involved in crash in Swissvale; 2 people facing charges WPXI · Jun 22
• Lucky lottery ticket sold in Pittsburgh area wins $10,000 a month for life WTAE · Apr 14
• Walter Lee Laney Obituary | Thomas L Nied Funeral Home Inc | Swissvale, PA Tribute Archive · Aug 10
• Donald Pegues Obituary (2026) - Swissvale, PA - The Valley News Dispatch Legacy obituary · Aug 2

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Swissvale Unique

• The only place in America named Swissvale — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western 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

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,280.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Swissvale

• Triangle Bar & Grill

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Swissvale

• Collingwood Park reviews ★
• Filmet Park reviews ★
• Les Getz Memorial Park reviews ★
• Swissvale Community Pollinator Garden · Garden reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Swissvale

• Dickson Prep STEAM Academy

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Swissvale

🏘️ Nearby Communities