Housing data for South Fayette Township, PA
South Fayette Township, PA has an estimated 18,460 residents and 7,229 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Allegheny County.
18.3% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,203 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+18.2%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 18,460 (±32)
- Housing units
- 7,229 (±266)
- Households that rent
- 18.3%
- Median gross rent
- $1,203
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +18.2%
What stands out in South Fayette Township
Median real estate taxes: $6,597 (±$530) in South Fayette Township, higher than in Allegheny County ($3,451).
Median household income: $124,112 (±$8,322) in South Fayette Township, higher than in Allegheny County ($78,548).
Median home value: $340,700 (±$22,192) in South Fayette Township, higher than in Allegheny County ($227,600).
Households that rent: 18.3% (±3.4 points) in South Fayette Township, lower than in Allegheny County (34.8%).
- Property taxes in South Fayette Township
- Income and affordability in South Fayette Township
- Home values in South Fayette Township
- Renters and owners in South Fayette Township
Housing in South Fayette Township at a glance
- Median rent: $1,203 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,161 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 45.1% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 18.3% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $124,112 median household income
- Home values: $340,700 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,180 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $6,597 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 15.3% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 72.4% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 38.0% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 10.4% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 79.9% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 27.7 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +18.2% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 22.5% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 1.2% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $1,420 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 15031)
South Fayette Township against Allegheny County, its state and the nation
| South Fayette Township | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 18,460 (±32) | 1,238,177 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 7,229 (±266) | 606,827 (±276) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 18.3% (±3.4 points) | 34.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,203 (±$66) | $1,153 (±$10) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $124,112 (±$8,322) | $78,548 (±$994) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $340,700 (±$22,192) | $227,600 (±$1,801) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $6,597 (±$530) | $3,451 (±$32) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 38.0% (±5.6 points) | 77.0% (±0.8 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 27.7 minutes (±2.2) | 25.2 minutes (±0.2) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 92.5% (±2.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 41.3 years (±1.4) | 40.6 years (±0.2) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
South Fayette Township covers 20.3 square miles of land, about 909 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How South Fayette Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 15,614 (±22) | 18,460 (±32) | +18.2% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 6,485 (±237) | 7,229 (±266) | +11.5% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $965 (±$135) | $1,203 (±$66) | +24.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $248,100 (±$12,367) | $340,700 (±$22,192) | +37.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $86,858 (±$6,511) | $124,112 (±$8,322) | +42.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,922 (±$181) | $2,180 (±$156) | +13.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $6,234 (±$456) | $6,597 (±$530) | +5.8% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 21.3% (±3.5 points) | 18.3% (±3.4 points) | −3.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.7% (±5.8 points) | 10.4% (±7.6 points) | +4.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
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 South Fayette Township
In 2025, the South Fayette Township Police Department reported 86 violent and 263 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 South Fayette Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15031 | 100% | 382 | $1,022 | — | $35,404 |
| 15064 | 100% | 360 | $1,361 | — | — |
| 15082 | 100% | 275 | — | $161,000 | $113,750 |
| 15017 | 61% | 17,782 | $1,100 | $246,500 | $86,937 |
| 15057 | 17% | 16,583 | $1,031 | $355,400 | $120,821 |
| 15321 | 14% | 2,025 | $1,465 | $348,700 | $117,656 |
| 15071 | 10% | 12,663 | $1,532 | $275,000 | $102,328 |
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 South Fayette Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale | 2.1 mi | $1,096 | $190,700 | 20.6% |
| Sturgeon | 2.1 mi | — | $220,500 | 4.2% |
| McDonald | 2.8 mi | $858 | $165,100 | 41.2% |
| Rennerdale | 2.9 mi | — | $325,300 | 3.0% |
| Collier Township | 3.2 mi | $1,854 | $342,900 | 18.1% |
| Cecil-Bishop | 3.7 mi | $1,352 | $305,500 | 20.6% |
| Bridgeville | 3.8 mi | $901 | $166,400 | 40.0% |
| Cecil Township | 4.0 mi | $1,540 | $347,000 | 23.3% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like South Fayette Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbertsville | $1,171 | $359,100 | $116,818 | 17.7% |
| South Abington Township | $1,390 | $334,700 | $113,615 | 25.7% |
| Douglass Township (Montgomery County) | $1,208 | $371,800 | $118,333 | 13.6% |
| Hampton Township | $1,379 | $371,100 | $134,156 | 11.7% |
| Cecil Township | $1,540 | $347,000 | $105,303 | 23.3% |
| Amity Township (Berks County) | $1,316 | $362,600 | $118,296 | 15.8% |
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 South Fayette Township, 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 South Fayette Township, 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.
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 South Fayette Township
What is the average rent in South Fayette Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in South Fayette Township is $1,203 (±$66) 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 South Fayette Township?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in South Fayette Township, PA is $1,342 (±$123) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in South Fayette Township rent-burdened?
45.1% of renting households in South Fayette Township 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 South Fayette Township?
South Fayette Township has an estimated 1,258 (±249) renting households, 18.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in South Fayette Township?
The median household income in South Fayette Township is $124,112 (±$8,322) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in South Fayette Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $340,700 (±$22,192) for owner-occupied homes in South Fayette Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is South Fayette Township growing?
In South Fayette Township, the number of residents went from 15,614 in 2015–2019 to 18,460 in 2020–2024 (+18.2%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in South Fayette Township?
The ZIP codes that cover South Fayette Township are 15031, 15064, 15082, 15017, 15057, 15321, 15071.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 15031?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15031 is $1,022 (±$201) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Fayette township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Fayette township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Fayette township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Fayette township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Fayette township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Fayette township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Fayette township, Allegheny County, 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: South Fayette Township Police Department (ORI PA0020J00)
- 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 South Fayette township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:72160, in state:42 county:003).
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.
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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 .