The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15226 sells for about $205,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,321 a month.
ZIP 15226 — Pittsburgh
The 15226 housing market remains stable with modest price appreciation and consistent demand for entry-level housing. While inventory has increased, the area's affordability relative to the broader Pittsburgh market continues to attract buyers, keeping the market balanced.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, young families, and commuters seeking an affordable, established neighborhood with convenient access to the city center.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
48% 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 9.1% · poverty 8.7% — 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 4.8%/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 2.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 15226, 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 Brookline area are generally considered moderate, with trends remaining stable relative to the broader Pittsburgh urban core.
Schools serving the area are part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district, which maintains a diverse range of academic performance ratings across its neighborhood facilities.
The area faces standard regional risks for heavy rainfall and occasional localized flooding, with no significant wildfire or extreme wind exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Pittsburgh's healthcare and education sectors, with steady residential demand and ongoing neighborhood revitalization efforts.
Property taxes are levied by Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh, and the Pittsburgh School District, with assessments managed by the county's central appraisal office.
Residents benefit from direct access to the Liberty Tunnel and T-light rail transit, providing a relatively efficient commute to Downtown Pittsburgh.
The area features Brookline Memorial Park and is within short driving distance of the South Hills shopping corridors and various community green spaces.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from students and young professionals, with moderate vacancy pressure and consistent rent growth.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Pittsburgh metropolitan employment base, with significant concentrations in healthcare, education, and technology.
The area is served by Port Authority transit routes and is positioned near major highway corridors connecting to the regional employment core.
Development is largely focused on infill housing and the continued modernization of existing commercial corridors.
The Allegheny County Office of Property Assessments manages the assessment cycle and property tax records for all parcels in the ZIP.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and school district tax levies, with no major MUD or PID special districts reported.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the age of the housing stock.
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 mi
- Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh4.63.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - Homestead4.25.4 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - North Hills4.211.1 mi
- Sandcastle Water Park4.14.6 mi
- PNC Park4.84 mi
- PPG Paints Arena4.73.6 mi
- Acrisure Stadium4.73.9 mi
- Kennywood4.38 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.84.9 mi
- Sri Venkateswara Temple4.811.6 mi
- PNC Park4.84 mi
- Kennywood4.38 mi
- Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium4.58.1 mi
- Rivers Casino44 mi
- Kennywood4.38 mi
- Kamin Science Center4.43.8 mi
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History4.85 mi
- The Andy Warhol Museum4.64.1 mi
- Duquesne Incline4.73.4 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.84.9 mi
- Point State Park4.73.6 mi
- Pittsburgh Botanic Garden4.68.5 mi
- Schenley Park4.74.9 mi
- Frick Park4.86.6 mi
- Fox Chapel Yacht Club4.510 mi
- Sharpsburg Islands Marina4.58.4 mi
- Smitty's Marina4.619.7 mi
- Washington's Landing Marina4.65.4 mi
- McKee's Point Marina4.38.1 mi
- Topgolf Pittsburgh4.45.9 mi
- Puttery4.84.2 mi
- Lindenwood Golf Club4.311.7 mi
- Grand View Golf Club3.98.4 mi
- Edgewood Country Club4.610 mi
- Ross Park Mall4.410.6 mi
- South Hills Village4.44 mi
- The Mall at Robinson4.38.8 mi
- Monroeville Mall411.8 mi
- Bakery Square4.37 mi
- Pittsburgh International Airport4.313.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central community park featuring sports fields and recreational facilities.
The primary commercial corridor featuring local restaurants, cafes, and small businesses.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.