City Intelligence

Pittsburgh, PA

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.

Livability Score

80/ 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

78

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

Pop: 29,410

Home Value: $224K

15227

Area Stats

Pop: 29,383

Home Value: $157K

15206

Area Stats

Pop: 29,316

Home Value: $282K

15212

Area Stats

Pop: 27,256

Home Value: $149K

15217

Area Stats

Pop: 26,788

Home Value: $404K

15210

Area Stats

Pop: 26,224

Home Value: $85K

15205

Area Stats

Pop: 23,946

Home Value: $162K

15216

Area Stats

Pop: 22,134

Home Value: $171K

+ 66 more ZIP codes in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Area Map

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Schools Near Pittsburgh

Schools in and around Pittsburgh, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Middle Schools (20)

Catalyst Academy CS

City CHS

Dickson Prep STEAM Academy

Edgewood El STEAM Academy

Elroy Avenue El Sch

Environmental CS at Frick Park

Kerr El Sch

Passport Academy CS

Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5

Propel CS-Hazelwood

Propel CS-Homestead

Propel CS-Northside

Provident CS

R.A. Lutz El Sch

Ross El Sch

The New Academy CS

Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS

Urban Pathways 6-12 CS

Urban Pathways K-5 College CS

Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS

Private Schools (20)

CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL

ELLIS SCHOOL

FALK LABORATORY SCHOOL

HILLEL ACADEMY PITTSBURGH

MONTESSORI CENTER ACADEMY

NEW OUTLOOK ACADEMY

PITTSBURGH NEW CHURCH SCHOOL

PITTSBURGH URBAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SHADY SIDE ACADEMY

SISTER THEA BOWMAN CATHOLIC ACADEMY

ST BEDE SCHOOL

ST BENEDICT THE MOOR SCHOOL

ST EDMUND'S ACADEMY

ST THERESE SCHOOL-MUNHALL

THE CAMPUS LABORATORY SCHOOL OF CARLOW UNIVERSITY

THE DAY SCHOOL AT CHILDRENS INSTITUTE PITTSBURGH

THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL

TOLATR ACADEMY

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.