The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15018 sells for about $225,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,350 a month.
ZIP 15018 — Buena Vista
The housing market in ZIP 15018 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is supported by the area's affordability relative to the broader Pittsburgh market, though growth is constrained by limited new construction. Market conditions are currently balanced, reflecting steady interest from local buyers.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, investors seeking value-add opportunities, and renters looking for proximity to the urban core. It is less ideal for those prioritizing new construction or expansive suburban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 7.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 15018, Allegheny County PA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the area are generally consistent with broader Pittsburgh urban trends, with property crime being the primary concern. Local safety initiatives are active, and the area remains comparable to similar post-industrial neighborhoods in the region.
Schools serving the area are part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district, which faces ongoing challenges regarding resource allocation and performance metrics. Families often evaluate specific neighborhood-level school assignments due to significant variance in outcomes.
The area faces moderate risk from localized flooding near riverfront zones and aging infrastructure. Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the age of the housing stock.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Pittsburgh transition toward healthcare, education, and technology sectors. Infrastructure investment is focused on bridge and road maintenance, with limited new large-scale residential development.
Property taxes are levied by the city, county, and school district, with the school district portion typically representing the largest share. Assessments are managed by the county, and there are no special MUD or PID districts common in this jurisdiction.
Residents primarily commute to Downtown Pittsburgh via I-376 or local arterial roads, with transit access provided by Port Authority bus routes. Commute times are generally moderate, reflecting the city's hub-and-spoke geography.
The area features access to local community parks and proximity to the riverfront trail systems. Shopping and dining are concentrated in neighborhood commercial corridors, with larger retail hubs accessible within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of older, multi-family conversions and steady demand from students and young professionals. Vacancy pressure is moderate, and rent growth has tracked with regional inflation.
The economy is anchored by the Pittsburgh regional mix of healthcare, higher education, and professional services. Employment is stable with a focus on institutional and service-sector roles.
The area is served by a network of local roads and public bus transit connecting to the Pittsburgh central business district. Infrastructure is mature, with ongoing focus on maintenance.
Development is primarily focused on infill projects and the renovation of existing housing stock. No major large-scale master-planned communities are currently active in this ZIP.
The Allegheny County Office of Property Assessments manages the assessment process, which is subject to periodic county-wide reassessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and school district taxes; no special utility or MUD districts are present.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are sensitive to regional flood risk and the age of the housing inventory.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Kennywood4.37.9 mi
- Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh4.616 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - Homestead4.210.8 mi
- Sandcastle Water Park4.110.6 mi
- Ice Castle Arena4.313.8 mi
- PNC Park4.816 mi
- PPG Paints Arena4.715 mi
- Acrisure Stadium4.716.3 mi
- Kennywood4.37.9 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.813.5 mi
- Sri Venkateswara Temple4.810.7 mi
- Kennywood4.37.9 mi
- AMC Waterfront 224.210.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - Homestead4.210.8 mi
- Sandcastle Water Park4.110.6 mi
- Kennywood4.37.9 mi
- Kamin Science Center4.416.4 mi
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History4.813.8 mi
- The Andy Warhol Museum4.615.9 mi
- Duquesne Incline4.716.1 mi
- Frick Park4.811.9 mi
- Blue Slide Playground4.811.9 mi
- Boyce Park4.512.1 mi
- Round Hill Park4.74.6 mi
- Monroeville Community Park West4.79.1 mi
- McKee's Point Marina4.36.1 mi
- Butler's Golf Course4.11.9 mi
- Grand View Golf Club3.98.8 mi
- Edgewood Country Club4.610.5 mi
- Cedarbrook Golf Course4.19.1 mi
- South Park Golf Course3.611.4 mi
- Monroeville Mall49.8 mi
- The Waterfront4.510.7 mi
- Trax Farm Market4.512.8 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.310.6 mi
- Marshalls4.310.7 mi
- Pittsburgh International Airport4.327.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Features local eateries and essential services.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.