Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Squirrel Hill
Squirrel Hill, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,648
Population
27,084
Renter Mix
51% Rent
Experience one of Pittsburgh’s most historic and unique neighborhoods
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Technically a neighborhood on the east side of Pittsburgh, the Squirrel Hill community fosters a unique local personality all its own. Nestled between Schenley Park to the west and Frick Park to the east, living in Squirrel Hill puts you in a terrific position to enjoy some of the lushest greenery in the city, including the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
This area is a great spot for college students, faculty, and staff members, with Carnegie Mellon University and Chatham University both located on the north side. The local rental market features a variety of affordable apartments, condos, townhomes, and single-family houses, providing a range of options perfect for any taste or budget.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$88,228
Average: $122,072
Education
14,470
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,919
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Squirrel Hill, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Squirrel Hill, PA is $982 for a studio, $1,648 for one bedroom, $2,187 for two bedrooms, and $3,284 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Squirrel Hill has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,648/month
727 Sq Ft
House
$2,266/month
1,216 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,028/month
967 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,543/month
1,071 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Squirrel Hill, PA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Frick Park
- Frick Environmental Center
- Chatham Arboretum
- Schenley Park
- Rivers Of Steel National Heritage Area
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.