The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15214 sells for about $173,500, or $125 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,071 a month.
ZIP 15214 — Pittsburgh
The housing market in 15214 is characterized by steady, modest price appreciation and a high volume of older, single-family homes. While inventory remains tight, the market is balanced by consistent demand from local buyers seeking affordability relative to the broader Pittsburgh metro area.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, budget-conscious families, and investors looking for value in an established urban neighborhood with proximity to the city center.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
48% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.4% · poverty 21.2% — a mixed stability 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 4.7%/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 15214, 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 Pittsburgh area are generally higher than the national average, with specific neighborhood variations; 15214 experiences localized property crime trends consistent with urban Allegheny County.
Schools serving the area are part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district, which faces ongoing challenges regarding performance metrics and resource allocation compared to suburban counterparts.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including heavy rainfall and potential localized flooding in low-lying areas, with no significant wildfire risk.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Pittsburgh transition toward healthcare, education, and technology sectors, though 15214 remains primarily a stable residential area with limited large-scale new development.
Property taxes are levied by Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh, and the Pittsburgh School District, with a combined millage rate that is among the highest in the state.
Residents have a relatively short commute to Downtown Pittsburgh via I-279 and local arterial roads, with moderate access to public transit bus lines.
The area features proximity to Riverview Park, which offers extensive trails and green space, alongside local community shopping and dining options within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of older housing stock and steady demand from students and young professionals, with moderate vacancy pressure.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Pittsburgh regional mix of healthcare (UPMC), education (CMU/Pitt), and a growing tech and robotics sector.
The area is served by a network of highways including I-279 and local bus routes operated by Pittsburgh Regional Transit.
Development is largely focused on urban infill and the rehabilitation of existing residential structures.
The Allegheny County Office of Property Assessments manages the assessment process, which has been subject to periodic reassessment litigation.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and school district taxes, with no significant MUD/PID special districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with aging infrastructure and weather-related claims.
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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.
- Kennywood4.310.8 mi
- Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh4.63.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - Homestead4.27.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - North Hills4.24.1 mi
- Sandcastle Water Park4.17.9 mi
- PNC Park4.83 mi
- PPG Paints Arena4.73.8 mi
- Acrisure Stadium4.73.1 mi
- Kennywood4.310.8 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.85 mi
- Sri Venkateswara Temple4.811.5 mi
- PNC Park4.83 mi
- Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium4.54.9 mi
- Kennywood4.310.8 mi
- Rivers Casino43 mi
- Kennywood4.310.8 mi
- Kamin Science Center4.43.1 mi
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History4.84.7 mi
- The Andy Warhol Museum4.63 mi
- Duquesne Incline4.73.5 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.85 mi
- Point State Park4.73.4 mi
- Pittsburgh Botanic Garden4.69.7 mi
- Schenley Park4.75.4 mi
- Frick Park4.87 mi
- Fox Chapel Yacht Club4.57.5 mi
- Sharpsburg Islands Marina4.54.4 mi
- Washington's Landing Marina4.62.7 mi
- McKee's Point Marina4.312.4 mi
- Aspinwall Marina4.65.9 mi
- Topgolf Pittsburgh4.410.3 mi
- Puttery4.83.2 mi
- Grand View Golf Club3.910.3 mi
- Edgewood Country Club4.610.3 mi
- Scally's Golf Center4.59.6 mi
- Ross Park Mall4.43.6 mi
- South Hills Village4.410.5 mi
- The Mall at Robinson4.37.9 mi
- Monroeville Mall412.3 mi
- Bakery Square4.35.7 mi
- Pittsburgh International Airport4.311.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large municipal park featuring trails, the Allegheny Observatory, and recreational facilities.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.