Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 21% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
17%
Dormont
Dormont, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$849
Population
7,237
Renter Mix
44% Rent
A perfect town for Pittsburg commuters that’s filled with possibilities
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A family-friendly suburb of Pittsburg, Dormont is a small yet bustling town filled with possibilities. Supermarkets, public transit stations, community parks, public schools, restaurants, affordable rentals, and busy residential streets characterize this small town. Dormont is very accessible, offering easy access to major roadways and three subway stations — with even more just outside of town. Dormont is home to Dormont Park and top-notch schools like Dormont Elementary.
A range of amenities including specialty stores, small businesses, and restaurants reside alone West Liberty Avenue, which will take you directly into Pittsburg. Commuters choose Dormont as a place to put down roots because it is only four miles outside of Pittsburg, and the rental rates in Dormont are much more affordable than they are in the big city.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$69,014
Average: $83,671
Education
3,372
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,670
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dormont has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Dormont, PA is $848 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Dormont has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$848/month
762 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dormont, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
- Point State Park
- Carnegie Science Center
- Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
- Allegheny Commons Park
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.