The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15056 sells for about $161,900, or $94 per square foot.
Prices are up +14% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 76 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $982 a month.
ZIP 15056 — Leetsdale
The Leetsdale housing market remains stable with low inventory and modest price growth compared to the broader Pittsburgh metro area. The market is driven by its affordability and access to the highly-regarded Quaker Valley School District, though population decline reflects broader regional trends. Sales activity is limited, typical of a small, established borough.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and commuters seeking a quiet, historic borough atmosphere with access to top-tier schools and proximity to Pittsburgh.
Median prices moved up 14.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 76 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
33% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.0% · poverty 6.1% — 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 4.1%/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 2.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 15056, 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.
The borough is served by the highly-regarded Quaker Valley School District, which maintains strong academic ratings.
Leetsdale is a historic industrial borough with limited new development, primarily focused on residential infill and proximity to the Ohio River industrial corridor.
Property taxes are assessed at the county, municipal, and school district levels; the effective rate is derived from the median tax paid relative to home value.
Residents have convenient access to Route 65 and I-79, providing a direct commute to downtown Pittsburgh and the surrounding employment hubs.
The area offers access to local parks and is within a short drive of the shopping, dining, and riverfront amenities in neighboring Sewickley.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with rents generally tracking regional Pittsburgh metro trends.
The local economy is anchored by proximity to the Pittsburgh metro area, with a mix of industrial legacy and service-sector employment.
The area is served by major highway corridors including Route 65 and I-79, facilitating regional transit.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential and commercial maintenance within the established borough footprint.
Allegheny County utilizes a base-year assessment system for property tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Allegheny County, Leetsdale Borough, and Quaker Valley School District tax levies.
Standard property insurance coverage is available, with premiums influenced by regional hazard profiles.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau and World Population Review.
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.
- Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh4.613.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - Homestead4.218.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - North Hills4.210.1 mi
- Sandcastle Water Park4.118.7 mi
- Ice Castle Arena4.316.6 mi
- PNC Park4.813.3 mi
- PPG Paints Arena4.714.4 mi
- Acrisure Stadium4.713 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.816.3 mi
- David L. Lawrence Convention Center4.513.9 mi
- Rivers Casino412.7 mi
- Kamin Science Center4.413 mi
- National Aviary4.713 mi
- Cinemark Robinson Township and XD4.69.1 mi
- Pittsburgh Botanic Garden4.610.1 mi
- Kamin Science Center4.413 mi
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History4.816 mi
- The Andy Warhol Museum4.613.5 mi
- Duquesne Incline4.713.2 mi
- Senator John Heinz History Center4.714 mi
- Pittsburgh Botanic Garden4.610.1 mi
- Raccoon Creek State Park4.712.2 mi
- North Park4.710.8 mi
- Moon Park4.75.1 mi
- Blueberry Hill Park4.76 mi
- Fox Chapel Yacht Club4.518.6 mi
- Sharpsburg Islands Marina4.515.6 mi
- Washington's Landing Marina4.614.1 mi
- Aspinwall Marina4.617 mi
- Quicksilver Golf Club4.512.4 mi
- Scally's Golf Center4.55.7 mi
- Cranberry Highlands Golf Course4.512.3 mi
- Golf Galaxy3.68.2 mi
- Treesdale Golf & Country Club4.512.6 mi
- Ross Park Mall4.410.8 mi
- The Mall at Robinson4.37.8 mi
- Soergel Orchards4.77.3 mi
- Janoski's Farm and Greenhouse4.77.8 mi
- Robinson Town Centre4.37.8 mi
- Pittsburgh International Airport4.34.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Highly rated public school system serving the borough.
Provides scenic views and recreational access along the river corridor.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.