The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15131 sells for about $215,000, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $997 a month.
ZIP 15131 — McKeesport
The housing market in 15131 remains stable with moderate price appreciation driven by limited inventory and consistent demand from local buyers. While sales volume has slowed compared to previous years, the area remains an affordable alternative to the Pittsburgh urban core, supporting steady market conditions.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking more affordable housing options compared to the Pittsburgh urban core while maintaining reasonable access to regional employment.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% 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 6.2% · poverty 9.8% — 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 5.3%/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 4.1%/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 15131, 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 area generally experiences lower crime rates compared to the urban core of Pittsburgh, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the McKeesport Area School District, which maintains a moderate performance rating.
The region is subject to standard regional risks including localized flooding in low-lying areas and occasional severe wind events; wildfire risk is minimal.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Monongahela Valley industrial corridor and regional healthcare employment hubs.
Property taxes are levied by the county, municipality, and school district, with the school district portion typically representing the largest share of the total millage rate.
Residents primarily commute by car to downtown Pittsburgh, with typical drive times ranging from 25 to 35 minutes via PA-48 and I-376.
The area features access to local community parks, nearby golf courses, and shopping centers along the Lincoln Way corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand for single-family homes and small multi-family units, with limited new construction inventory.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and retail sectors, with many residents commuting to larger employers in the Pittsburgh metro area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with limited public transit options connecting directly to the Pittsburgh central business district.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and commercial revitalization along major arterial roads.
The Allegheny County Office of Property Assessments manages the assessment process, utilizing a base-year system for property valuations.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and school district taxes, with additional utility-specific assessments for water and sewage services.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners should account for standard regional coverage requirements for wind and water damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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.
- Kennywood4.34.9 mi
- Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh4.613.6 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - Homestead4.28 mi
- Sandcastle Water Park4.18.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - North Hills4.219 mi
- PNC Park4.813.5 mi
- PPG Paints Arena4.712.5 mi
- Acrisure Stadium4.713.9 mi
- Kennywood4.34.9 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.810.7 mi
- Sri Venkateswara Temple4.87.3 mi
- Kennywood4.34.9 mi
- Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium4.512.2 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.810.7 mi
- Cathedral of Learning4.811.2 mi
- Kennywood4.34.9 mi
- Kamin Science Center4.413.9 mi
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History4.811 mi
- The Andy Warhol Museum4.613.4 mi
- Duquesne Incline4.713.7 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.810.7 mi
- Schenley Park4.710.3 mi
- Frick Park4.88.9 mi
- Blue Slide Playground4.89 mi
- Mellon Park4.610.3 mi
- Fox Chapel Yacht Club4.511.1 mi
- Sharpsburg Islands Marina4.513 mi
- Smitty's Marina4.615.1 mi
- Washington's Landing Marina4.613 mi
- McKee's Point Marina4.34 mi
- Butler's Golf Course4.14.8 mi
- Puttery4.812.9 mi
- Grand View Golf Club3.95.6 mi
- Edgewood Country Club4.67.1 mi
- South Park Golf Course3.610.7 mi
- Monroeville Mall46.5 mi
- Bakery Square4.310.5 mi
- Salem Market & Grill4.512.6 mi
- The Waterfront4.58 mi
- Strip District Terminal4.612.8 mi
- Pittsburgh International Airport4.325.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large regional park offering trails, picnic areas, and sports facilities.
Public golf course serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.