Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Imperial
Imperial, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$998
Population
2,899
Renter Mix
21% Rent
Family-friendly community on the cusp of Pittsburgh
Suburban
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Affordable
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Historic
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Located just south of the Pittsburgh International Airport, Imperial is a family-friendly suburb regarded for its excellent schools, scenic parks, and overall peaceful atmosphere. Although Imperial is largely a residential community, the town offers a slew of shops, services, and eateries along Main Street as well as U.S. Route 30.
Imperial boasts numerous apartments, condos, townhomes, and houses available for rent in a laidback locale. Residents enjoy close proximity to outdoor attractions such as Donaldson Park, Leopold Lake Park, and Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Imperial is also within close reach of fantastic shopping at nearby Robinson Town Centre and the Mall at Robinson.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$79,948
Average: $95,568
Education
936
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,598
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Imperial has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Imperial, PA is $998 for one bedroom, and $1,154 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Imperial has increased by 8.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$998/month
600 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Imperial, PA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
531 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
767 Students
West Allegheny Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
997 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Settler's Cabin Park
- Moon Park
- Robin Hill Park
- Hillman State Park
- Fern Hollow Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Pittsburgh International
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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.