The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15088 sells for about $225,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 50 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $935 a month.
ZIP 15088 — West Elizabeth
The Pittsburgh housing market remains stable with steady demand and moderate inventory levels. While sales volume has seen some year-over-year fluctuations, the market continues to benefit from a diverse economic base and relatively affordable home prices compared to national averages.
This area is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, young professionals, and renters seeking proximity to urban amenities and employment centers at a relatively accessible price point.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 50 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 8.1% · poverty 6.6% — 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 5.0%/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
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 15088, 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 trends in the Pittsburgh area are generally consistent with regional urban averages, with localized variations in safety depending on specific neighborhood proximity to the city center.
School quality varies significantly across the region, with many families opting for suburban districts that consistently outperform city-center schools in state accountability metrics.
The area faces moderate risks related to aging infrastructure and localized flooding in low-lying riverfront zones, typical of the greater Pittsburgh topography.
Economic momentum is driven by a transition from traditional manufacturing to healthcare, education, and technology sectors, with ongoing urban revitalization projects.
Property taxes are assessed at the county and municipal levels, with additional levies for school districts; the structure includes a base millage rate applied to the assessed value of the property.
Commute times are generally moderate, with residents relying on a mix of highway corridors and public transit options to reach the downtown employment core.
The area offers access to numerous public parks, riverfront trails, and cultural amenities, with proximity to major shopping districts and regional sports venues.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand, particularly near universities and major employment hubs, with moderate vacancy pressure and consistent rent growth.
The economy is anchored by major healthcare systems like UPMC and educational institutions such as the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University.
The region is served by an extensive network of highways and the Port Authority of Allegheny County transit system, including bus and light rail lines.
Ongoing development focuses on riverfront revitalization and the conversion of former industrial sites into mixed-use residential and commercial hubs.
The Allegheny County Office of Property Assessments manages the assessment process, which is subject to periodic reassessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and school district taxes, with some areas falling under specific utility or flood control district jurisdictions.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the age of housing stock, with standard coverage for wind and fire.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
- Kennywood4.38.2 mi
- Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh4.613.4 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - Homestead4.29.5 mi
- Sandcastle Water Park4.18.9 mi
- Ice Castle Arena4.39.4 mi
- PNC Park4.813.4 mi
- PPG Paints Arena4.712.5 mi
- Acrisure Stadium4.713.6 mi
- Kennywood4.38.2 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.811.9 mi
- Sri Venkateswara Temple4.812.7 mi
- Kennywood4.38.2 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.811.9 mi
- Cathedral of Learning4.812.3 mi
- AMC Waterfront 224.29.4 mi
- Kennywood4.38.2 mi
- Kamin Science Center4.413.6 mi
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History4.812.2 mi
- The Andy Warhol Museum4.613.4 mi
- Duquesne Incline4.713.2 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.811.9 mi
- Schenley Park4.711.5 mi
- Frick Park4.811.2 mi
- Blue Slide Playground4.811 mi
- Mingo Creek County Park4.88.4 mi
- Fox Chapel Yacht Club4.514.8 mi
- Sharpsburg Islands Marina4.515.4 mi
- Smitty's Marina4.610.2 mi
- Washington's Landing Marina4.613.9 mi
- McKee's Point Marina4.35.6 mi
- Butler's Golf Course4.14.5 mi
- Lindenwood Golf Club4.312.6 mi
- Grand View Golf Club3.99.3 mi
- Edgewood Country Club4.611.7 mi
- South Park Golf Course3.66.4 mi
- South Hills Village4.49.7 mi
- Monroeville Mall412.1 mi
- Bakery Square4.312.9 mi
- Trax Farm Market4.57 mi
- The Waterfront4.59.6 mi
- Pittsburgh International Airport4.323.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic waterfront park at the confluence of three rivers.
World-class art and natural history collections.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.