The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15234 sells for about $250,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.21% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 47 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,142 a month.
ZIP 15234 — Pittsburgh
The 15234 housing market remains stable with moderate price appreciation and balanced inventory levels. Demand is supported by the area's affordability relative to neighboring townships, though buyers remain price-sensitive. The market is currently characterized by steady activity and a healthy supply of homes for sale.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between suburban tranquility and accessibility to Pittsburgh's urban amenities, offering a more affordable entry point than neighboring affluent townships.
Median prices moved up 2.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 47 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.0% · poverty 7.3% — 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 6.0%/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 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 15234, 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 15234 area are generally stable, with local safety metrics performing comparably to other suburban municipalities within the Allegheny County region.
The area is served by several school districts including Keystone Oaks and Mt. Lebanon, which are generally regarded as providing solid educational outcomes for the region.
The area faces standard regional risks for Pennsylvania, primarily related to localized heavy rainfall and potential flooding in low-lying areas, with no extreme wildfire or wind exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Pittsburgh metro area's transition toward healthcare, education, and technology sectors, with steady residential demand in established suburban corridors.
Property taxes are levied by Allegheny County, the local municipality (such as Castle Shannon or Whitehall), and the respective school district, with rates reflecting standard Pennsylvania assessment practices.
Residents benefit from proximity to the Pittsburgh employment core via major corridors like Library Road and access to the Port Authority transit system.
The ZIP features access to local community parks, green spaces, and proximity to major shopping and dining districts along the Route 88 corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and stable pricing, with a mix of single-family rentals and multi-family units serving a diverse tenant base.
The economy is anchored by the broader Pittsburgh metropolitan area, with significant employment in healthcare, higher education, and professional services.
The area is served by a network of local roads and public transit links that connect residents to downtown Pittsburgh and surrounding employment hubs.
Development is largely focused on the revitalization of existing commercial properties and modest residential infill.
Allegheny County utilizes a county-wide assessment system to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and school district taxes, with no significant MUD/PID structures reported.
Property insurance remains stable, with standard coverage requirements for the region's climate and geography.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 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.
- Kennywood4.38.3 mi
- Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh4.65.4 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - Homestead4.26.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - North Hills4.212.6 mi
- Sandcastle Water Park4.15.2 mi
- PNC Park4.85.5 mi
- PPG Paints Arena4.75.2 mi
- Acrisure Stadium4.75.5 mi
- Kennywood4.38.3 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.86.1 mi
- Sri Venkateswara Temple4.812.3 mi
- PNC Park4.85.5 mi
- Kennywood4.38.3 mi
- Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium4.59.5 mi
- Rivers Casino45.6 mi
- Kennywood4.38.3 mi
- Kamin Science Center4.45.4 mi
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History4.86.3 mi
- The Andy Warhol Museum4.65.6 mi
- Duquesne Incline4.75 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.86.1 mi
- Point State Park4.75.1 mi
- Pittsburgh Botanic Garden4.68.8 mi
- Schenley Park4.76.1 mi
- Frick Park4.87.5 mi
- Fox Chapel Yacht Club4.511.1 mi
- Sharpsburg Islands Marina4.59.8 mi
- Smitty's Marina4.618.3 mi
- Washington's Landing Marina4.66.9 mi
- McKee's Point Marina4.37.9 mi
- Topgolf Pittsburgh4.45.6 mi
- Puttery4.85.8 mi
- Lindenwood Golf Club4.310.3 mi
- Grand View Golf Club3.98.8 mi
- Edgewood Country Club4.610.7 mi
- Ross Park Mall4.412.2 mi
- South Hills Village4.42.7 mi
- The Mall at Robinson4.39.6 mi
- Monroeville Mall412.4 mi
- Bakery Square4.38.2 mi
- Pittsburgh International Airport4.314.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational fields and walking trails for local residents.
Major commercial artery featuring various retail and dining options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.