Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
23%
Castle Shannon
Castle Shannon, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$877
Population
7,850
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Bask in small-town charm south of Downtown Pittsburgh
Suburban
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Affordable
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Family-Friendly
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Peaceful
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Scenic
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Historic
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Nestled about six miles south of Downtown Pittsburgh, Castle Shannon is a charming community brimming with small-town appeal. Castle Shannon, sometimes referred to as Shannon, offers numerous upscale and affordable apartments available for rent in a tranquil, scenic locale.
Shannon’s great schools and overall peaceful atmosphere contribute to its allure. Although residents love the community’s small-town vibe, Shannon is just minutes away from the many amenities of Downtown Pittsburgh. Greater Pittsburgh is within close reach of the community, with direct access to multiple Port Authority stations served by the Red and Blue lines. Shannon is also proximate to area attractions like the sprawling South Park, South Hills Village, and Cool Springs Sports Complex.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,606
Average: $89,233
Education
2,700
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,687
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Castle Shannon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Castle Shannon, PA is $756 for a studio, and $877 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Castle Shannon has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$877/month
600 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Castle Shannon, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
- South Park Nature Center
- Point State Park
- Allegheny Commons Park
- Carnegie Science Center
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Pittsburgh International
- Arnold Palmer Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.