Housing data for Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA has an estimated 304,759 residents and 161,908 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Allegheny County.
52.3% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,261 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+0.8%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 304,759 (±73)
- Housing units
- 161,908 (±1,339)
- Households that rent
- 52.3%
- Median gross rent
- $1,261
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +0.8%
What stands out in Pittsburgh
Households without a vehicle: 20.6% (±0.8 points) in Pittsburgh, higher than in Allegheny County (11.9%).
Median real estate taxes: $1,822 (±$64) in Pittsburgh, lower than in Allegheny County ($3,451).
Households that rent: 52.3% (±0.8 points) in Pittsburgh, higher than in Allegheny County (34.8%).
Commuting by public transportation: 11.5% (±0.9 points) in Pittsburgh, higher than in Allegheny County (5.4%).
Housing in Pittsburgh at a glance
- Median rent: $1,261 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,345 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 48.4% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 52.3% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $65,742 median household income
- Home values: $205,800 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,472 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,822 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 27.4% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 43.7% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 82.9% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 7.4% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 75.2% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 22.7 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 468 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +0.8% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 31.1% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 1.5% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $1,990 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 15201)
Pittsburgh against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| Pittsburgh | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 304,759 (±73) | 1,238,177 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 161,908 (±1,339) | 606,827 (±276) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 52.3% (±0.8 points) | 34.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,261 (±$27) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $65,742 (±$1,484) | $78,548 (±$994) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $205,800 (±$5,061) | $227,600 (±$1,801) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,822 (±$64) | $3,451 (±$32) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 82.9% (±1.6 points) | 77.0% (±0.8 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 22.7 minutes (±0.4) | 25.2 minutes (±0.2) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 90.4% (±0.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 33.6 years (±0.4) | 40.6 years (±0.2) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Pittsburgh covers 55.4 square miles of land, about 5,504 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Pittsburgh has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 302,205 (±59) | 304,759 (±73) | +0.8% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 157,311 (±1,143) | 161,908 (±1,339) | +2.9% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $958 (±$9) | $1,261 (±$27) | +31.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $125,000 (±$2,625) | $205,800 (±$5,061) | +64.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $48,711 (±$896) | $65,742 (±$1,484) | +35.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,178 (±$17) | $1,472 (±$39) | +25.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,688 (±$35) | $1,822 (±$64) | +7.9% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 52.8% (±0.6 points) | 52.3% (±0.8 points) | −0.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7% (±0.7 points) | 7.4% (±0.9 points) | +2.7 percentage points | Measurable increase |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Pittsburgh
In 2025, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police reported 468 violent and 2,370 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Allegheny County, the departments that report recorded 226 violent and 1,324 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in Pittsburgh
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15201 | 100% | 13,333 | $1,684 | $293,300 | $93,231 |
| 15203 | 100% | 10,370 | $1,529 | $252,100 | $67,345 |
| 15206 | 100% | 29,056 | $1,315 | $317,600 | $72,920 |
| 15211 | 100% | 10,728 | $1,460 | $219,900 | $79,758 |
| 15213 | 100% | 30,466 | $1,263 | $233,500 | $31,069 |
| 15217 | 100% | 25,795 | $1,436 | $455,100 | $95,668 |
| 15219 | 100% | 11,376 | $1,033 | $214,800 | $34,897 |
| 15222 | 100% | 5,725 | $2,089 | $610,200 | $114,167 |
| 15224 | 100% | 10,665 | $1,251 | $246,400 | $66,993 |
| 15232 | 100% | 11,349 | $1,415 | $553,700 | $66,582 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Pittsburgh
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Oliver | 2.0 mi | $1,302 | $96,900 | 59.5% |
| Millvale | 2.9 mi | $1,029 | $124,100 | 58.2% |
| Reserve Township | 3.2 mi | $1,059 | $209,700 | 12.1% |
| Etna | 4.1 mi | $931 | $135,800 | 52.3% |
| Homestead | 4.1 mi | $929 | $83,900 | 65.9% |
| Baldwin | 4.4 mi | $1,066 | $208,400 | 22.2% |
| Green Tree | 4.4 mi | $1,729 | $251,900 | 24.9% |
| Dormont | 4.5 mi | $1,106 | $221,800 | 38.5% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like Pittsburgh
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem | $1,382 | $260,400 | $68,879 | 50.1% |
| Allentown | $1,317 | $206,600 | $55,494 | 56.8% |
| Dallastown | $1,158 | $188,500 | $63,517 | 54.9% |
| Fullerton | $1,428 | $239,700 | $69,317 | 48.0% |
| Wind Gap | $1,249 | $213,800 | $71,375 | 49.9% |
| Bellevue | $973 | $213,300 | $68,827 | 54.8% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Pennsylvania.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Pittsburgh, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,075 | $1,146 | $1,389 | $1,773 | $1,925 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for Pittsburgh, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,200 | $38,650 | $61,850 |
| 2 people | $26,500 | $44,200 | $70,650 |
| 3 people | $29,800 | $49,700 | $79,500 |
| 4 people | $33,100 | $55,200 | $88,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,650 | $95,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,050 | $102,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,450 | $109,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,900 | $116,600 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Pittsburgh, PA HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $110,400.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Local rules in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh has local landlord and tenant rules of its own on top of Pennsylvania law.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Pittsburgh
What is the average rent in Pittsburgh, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Pittsburgh is $1,261 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,111 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Pittsburgh rent-burdened?
48.4% of renting households in Pittsburgh pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh has an estimated 72,332 (±1,295) renting households, 52.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Pittsburgh?
The median household income in Pittsburgh is $65,742 (±$1,484) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Pittsburgh, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $205,800 (±$5,061) for owner-occupied homes in Pittsburgh (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Pittsburgh growing?
In Pittsburgh, the number of residents went from 302,205 in 2015–2019 to 304,759 in 2020–2024 (+0.8%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Pittsburgh?
The ZIP codes that cover Pittsburgh are 15201, 15203, 15206, 15211, 15213, 15217, 15219, 15222, 15224, 15232.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 15201?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15201 is $1,684 (±$99) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburgh city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburgh city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburgh city, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburgh city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburgh city, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburgh city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburgh city, Pennsylvania
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Pittsburgh, PA HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Pittsburgh, PA HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police (ORI PAPPD0000)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Pittsburgh city, Pennsylvania (place:61000, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .