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Thinking About The Pittsburgh, PA Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Pittsburgh. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

81/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentA-

WeatherA+

Population

1,033,333

Median Home

$219K

Median Income

$74K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 1,033,333, Pittsburgh is a major PA city. Median household income is $74K with homes valued around $219K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Pittsburgh, PA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$219K

Vacancy Rate

11.0%

Owner-Occupied

58%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for the largest 12 of 78 ZIP codes in Pittsburgh, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

15237

Area Stats

Pop: 44,149

Home Value: $285K

15235

Area Stats

Pop: 34,383

Home Value: $122K

15236

Area Stats

Pop: 31,419

Home Value: $205K

15221

Area Stats

Pop: 29,583

Home Value: $144K

15213

Area Stats

Pittsburgh Area Map

Get oriented — see where Pittsburgh sits and explore neighborhoods before you narrow in.

Nearby Areas

Explore the areas around Pittsburgh — pick one to dig into its market, schools, and neighborhoods.

Clairton Area

Home: $201K11 mi away

Elizabeth Area

Home: $152K14 mi away

Mechanicsburg Area

Home: $246K157 mi away

Camp Hill Area

Home: $244K159 mi away

Harrisburg Area

Home: $242K167 mi away

Livability Grades

How Pittsburgh stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentA-

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 78 most populated zip codes for Pittsburgh and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.