Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
24%
Homestead
Homestead, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,080
Population
3,160
Renter Mix
71% Rent
Pittsburgh’s premiere shopping destination.
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Sitting along the Monongahela River just seven miles from downtown Pittsburgh, Homestead carries the weight of American labor history in its streets — and wears it well. The borough is perhaps best known as the site of the 1892 Homestead Strike, a landmark moment that helped shape workers' rights across the country. Today, East 8th Avenue anchors a walkable downtown corridor lined with locally owned shops, bars, and eateries, while The Waterfront district draws shoppers from across the region with its sprawling mix of retail and dining options along the riverfront.
Outdoor access is easy here. The vast trail network of Frick Park stretches just across the river, offering miles of wooded paths for hiking and exploring. The short commute into Pittsburgh means residents can tap into the city's robust cultural scene, sports venues, and employment hubs without giving up a quieter, more laid-back pace of life. Renters will find a range of options throughout Homestead, from charming older row houses and converted units to apartment communities that offer more space at a notably accessible price point compared to Pittsburgh proper.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$27,843
Average: $45,418
Education
390
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,233
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Homestead has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
71%
Non-Renters
29%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Homestead, PA is $1,012 for a studio, $1,080 for one bedroom, $1,209 for two bedrooms, and $976 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Homestead has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,080/month
613 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Homestead, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Propel Charter School-Homestead
Public
Grades K-12
512 Students
Public
Grades K-5
220 Students
Propel Charter School-Homestead
Public
Grades K-12
512 Students
Propel Charter School-Homestead
Public
Grades K-12
512 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rivers Of Steel National Heritage Area
- Frick Park
- Frick Environmental Center
- Chatham Arboretum
- Schenley Park
Transit / Subway
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.