Median Age
32 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 34% of Residents
Under 20
16%
Over 65
11%
Shadyside, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,418
Population
14,819
Renter Mix
76% Rent
Eclectic Pittsburgh neighborhood in a convenient locale
Walkable
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Hip
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Convenient
Situated in Pittsburgh’s East End, Shadyside offers a bit of everything. Restored Victorian mansions and luxury apartments sit along tree-lined streets in addition to national retailers and locally-owned boutiques. Shadyside contains three business districts, all located within walking distance of one another – Walnut Street, Ellsworth Avenue, and South Highland Avenue. The Annual Art Festival on Walnut Street is regarded as one of the top art shows in Pennsylvania, displaying handmade artwork crafted by over 140 artists every summer.
Shadyside residents enjoy nearby access to a host of local amenities, including outdoor venues like Mellon Park, the Monongahela River, Frick Park, Schenley Park, and the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. The neighborhood is also proximate to cultural institutions like the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh, Chatham University, and West Penn Hospital. Just five miles from Downtown Pittsburgh, Shadyside is convenient to public transit, major highways, and Pittsburgh International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,431
Average: $106,809
Education
9,745
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,482
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Shadyside has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
76%
Non-Renters
24%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
61%
Other Education
39%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Shadyside, PA is $1,418 for one bedroom, and $2,577 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shadyside has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,418/month
800 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,108/month
1,171 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Chatham Arboretum
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History
- Schenley Park
- Pittsburgh Zoo
- Phipps Conservatory and Gardens
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 June 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.