Housing data for South Heights, PA
South Heights, PA has an estimated 408 residents and 250 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a borough in Beaver County.
22.9% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $971 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 408 (±125)
- Housing units
- 250 (±60)
- Households that rent
- 22.9%
- Median gross rent
- $971
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +18.6%
What stands out in South Heights
Households that moved in since 2020: 36.5% (±17.2 points) in South Heights, higher than in Beaver County (16.1%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 2.3% (±3.4 points) in South Heights, lower than in Beaver County (8.0%).
Median real estate taxes: $1,917 (±$499) in South Heights, lower than in Beaver County ($2,704).
Median home value: $141,300 (±$42,023) in South Heights, lower than in Beaver County ($190,900).
- How long people stay in South Heights
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Housing in South Heights at a glance
- Median rent: $971 median gross rent a month (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 32.7% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 22.9% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $53,929 median household income
- Home values: $141,300 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,036 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,917 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 1.6% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 41.6% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 91.2% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 77.6% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 30.0 minutes average trip to work (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crime reported to police: 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Growth: +18.6% residents since 2015–2019 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- How long people stay: 36.5% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Fair Market Rent: $1,210 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 15081)
South Heights against Beaver County, its state and the nation
| South Heights | Beaver County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 408 (±125) | 166,324 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 250 (±60) | 79,328 (±141) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 22.9% (±12.4 points) | 25.0% (±1.1 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $971 (±$81) | $890 (±$30) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $53,929 (±$21,966) | $71,089 (±$1,561) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $141,300 (±$42,023) | $190,900 (±$4,239) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,917 (±$499) | $2,704 (±$65) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 91.2% (±19.2 points) | 77.7% (±2.0 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 30.0 minutes (±7.9) | 25.5 minutes (±0.7) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 86.4% (±8.9 points) | 89.0% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 45.1 years (±21.5) | 44.7 years (±0.1) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
South Heights covers 0.3 square miles of land, about 1,248 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How South Heights has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 344 (±88) | 408 (±125) | +18.6% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 189 (±43) | 250 (±60) | +32.3% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $629 (±$81) | $971 (±$81) | +54.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $95,400 (±$13,000) | $141,300 (±$42,023) | +48.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $64,219 (±$8,797) | $53,929 (±$21,966) | −16.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,063 (±$133) | $1,036 (±$213) | −2.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,016 (±$389) | $1,917 (±$499) | −4.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 33.3% (±11.1 points) | 22.9% (±12.4 points) | −10.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.8% (±12.5 points) | 0.0% (±42.4 points) | −6.8 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 Heights
In 2025, the South Heights Police Department reported 0 violent and 0 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Beaver County, the departments that report recorded 176 violent and 794 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in South Heights
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15081 | 100% | 404 | $971 | $142,500 | $54,107 |
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 Heights
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambridge | 1.2 mi | $969 | $98,200 | 53.3% |
| Leetsdale | 1.3 mi | $959 | $156,000 | 43.0% |
| Crescent Township | 1.4 mi | $1,215 | $195,600 | 12.4% |
| Ambridge Heights | 1.7 mi | $882 | $161,600 | 10.9% |
| Leet Township | 1.7 mi | $1,106 | $254,700 | 23.2% |
| Hopewell Township (Beaver County) | 2.2 mi | $1,162 | $192,000 | 18.2% |
| Edgeworth | 2.7 mi | $1,438 | $820,100 | 10.4% |
| Harmony Township (Beaver County) | 2.7 mi | $1,041 | $153,400 | 9.6% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like South Heights
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherly | $923 | $163,200 | $52,125 | 29.8% |
| Cooperstown | $942 | $112,900 | $60,417 | 15.5% |
| Greenock | $1,030 | $147,200 | $52,348 | 16.9% |
| Smithfield | $950 | $173,200 | $62,031 | 27.5% |
| Monroe | $854 | $174,000 | $53,947 | 28.0% |
| Elkland | $833 | $159,400 | $54,531 | 25.6% |
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 Heights, 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 Heights, 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 Heights
What is the median household income in South Heights?
The median household income in South Heights is $53,929 (±$21,966) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in South Heights, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $141,300 (±$42,023) for owner-occupied homes in South Heights (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in South Heights?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in South Heights, PA is $1,036 (±$213) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in South Heights?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in South Heights, PA is $1,917 (±$499) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in South Heights?
South Heights, PA has an estimated 250 (±60) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common home size in South Heights?
The most common size is 2 bedrooms, 55.6% of homes in South Heights, PA.
Is South Heights growing?
In South Heights, the number of residents went from 344 in 2015–2019 to 408 in 2020–2024 (+18.6%), not a measurable change.
What ZIP codes are in South Heights?
The ZIP code that covers South Heights is 15081.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 15081?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15081 is $971 (±$81) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Heights borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Heights borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Heights borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Heights borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Heights borough, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Heights borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Heights borough, 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 Heights Police Department (ORI PA0044900)
- 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 Heights borough, Pennsylvania (place:72216, 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.
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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 .