Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
23%
Wilkinsburg, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$812
Population
15,919
Renter Mix
66% Rent
A city on the rise near Pittsburgh
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The city of Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania is just minutes from one of the country’s most thriving and livable cities, Pittsburgh. This little town has a focus on bettering their community every day. Hosanna House is a community center with all kinds of recreational activities and programs to get the community active and involved. Kelly Elementary and Wilkinsburg Middle School are two great locations for the residential youth to grow and learn.
Hunter Park is one of the largest parks in the area, nearly nine acres, complete with basketball courts, a baseball field, playground, picnic spots, and wooded areas for prime relaxation in the shade. After you find your apartment in Wilkinsburg, you have to try Biddle’s Escape for their artisanal coffee and offbeat, artsy setting, as well as Nancy’s East End Diner for classic breakfast and lunch cuisine.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$39,971
Average: $56,691
Education
4,690
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,654
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wilkinsburg has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
66%
Non-Renters
34%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Wilkinsburg, PA is $595 for a studio, $812 for one bedroom, $908 for two bedrooms, and $602 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wilkinsburg has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$812/month
728 Sq Ft
House
$1,639/month
1,193 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wilkinsburg, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
305 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
230 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Frick Environmental Center
- Frick Park
- Chatham Arboretum
- Pittsburgh Zoo
- Rivers Of Steel National Heritage Area
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.