Avg Rent
$1,420
Population
309,382
Renter Mix
57% Rent
National publications constantly place Pittsburgh near the top of the list for most livable cities in America, and it’s easy to see why. The city has a rich history as an industrial and economic hub, which led to the construction of many grand buildings and public sculptures which still stand today. Downtown in particular is rich with beautifully preserved buildings and lush public parks dating back well over a century, giving the entire community a timeless atmosphere.
Pittsburgh is split into three sections by the rivers passing through the city: Downtown (a.k.a. “The Golden Triangle), the North Side, and the South Side. Each has its fair share of attractions and landmarks: the North Side is home to Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park (making it a perfect area for sports fans), the South Side features big, beautiful greenways and refurbished steel mills, and Downtown is where you’ll find the most variety in dining, nightlife, and entertainment. The Golden triangle area is also a popular area for college students to seek apartments, with Duquesne University, Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh all within close proximity in this section of town.
The historic Frick Art Museum
Heinz Hall Performing Arts Building
Market Square near Forbes Avenue and Market Street
The Fort Pitt Bridge
A view of the Pittsburgh skyline
See Pittsburgh from the Duquesne Incline, a historic cable car
Median Household Income
$57,869
Average: $83,977
Education
118,509
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
159,926
Workers Employed
Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
17%
Housing Distribution
Pittsburgh has more renters than homeowners.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
The cost of living in Pittsburgh, PA is 1.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Pittsburgh is 7.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $0. You can expect to pay 1.7% less for groceries, 22.4% more for utilities, and 11.4% more for transportation.
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Walkability
Good Public Transit
Transit
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
Public
Grades K-5
516 Students
Public
Grades K-5
679 Students
Public
Grades K-5
449 Students
Public
Grades K-5
438 Students
Public
Grades K-5
433 Students
North Hills Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,070 Students
Environmental Charter School At Frick Park
Public
Grades K-12
1,020 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
967 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
845 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
622 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,840 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,283 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,288 Students
Environmental Charter School At Frick Park
Public
Grades K-12
1,020 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
845 Students
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† 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.
