The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15241 sells for about $425,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,797 a month.
ZIP 15241 — Upper St. Clair
The 15241 housing market remains robust, driven by high demand for homes in the top-rated Upper St. Clair School District. Low inventory levels and strong buyer interest continue to support steady price appreciation, reflecting the area's status as a premier suburban destination in the Pittsburgh region.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers seeking top-tier school districts, as well as established professionals and downsizers who value suburban stability and proximity to Pittsburgh's employment core.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 2.8 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 3.1% · poverty 2.3% — 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 4.5%/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 2.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 15241, 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 reports low crime rates compared to the broader Pittsburgh metropolitan region, maintaining a reputation as a safe, family-oriented suburban community.
The ZIP is served by the Upper St. Clair School District, which is consistently recognized for academic excellence and high performance ratings.
The area faces standard regional risks for heavy precipitation and occasional wind events, with no significant wildfire exposure; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the South Hills employment corridor and major retail hubs like South Hills Village, with steady demand for high-quality residential housing.
Property taxes are levied by Allegheny County, the municipality, and the Upper St. Clair School District; the area is subject to Pennsylvania's standard real estate assessment and school district tax structures.
Residents primarily commute to downtown Pittsburgh via the Washington Road (Route 19) corridor or the Port Authority's light rail transit system.
The area features extensive community parks, local golf courses, and proximity to the South Hills Village shopping district, offering a robust mix of suburban amenities.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and steady demand, with a limited supply of multi-family units compared to single-family housing.
The local economy is anchored by professional services, healthcare, and retail, with strong ties to the broader Pittsburgh regional employment market.
The area is served by major arterial roads including Route 19 and access to the Pittsburgh light rail system, facilitating transit to the city center.
Development is primarily focused on residential infill and the modernization of existing commercial retail centers.
Allegheny County utilizes a base-year assessment system for property tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and Upper St. Clair School District tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low-hazard profile and established suburban infrastructure.
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.
- Kennywood4.312.7 mi
- Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh4.69.6 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - Homestead4.211 mi
- Sandcastle Water Park4.110 mi
- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - North Hills4.216.2 mi
- PNC Park4.89.7 mi
- PPG Paints Arena4.79.7 mi
- Acrisure Stadium4.79.5 mi
- Kennywood4.312.7 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.811 mi
- PNC Park4.89.7 mi
- Rivers Casino49.4 mi
- Kennywood4.312.7 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.811 mi
- Cathedral of Learning4.811.1 mi
- Kennywood4.312.7 mi
- Kamin Science Center4.49.4 mi
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History4.811.1 mi
- The Andy Warhol Museum4.69.9 mi
- Duquesne Incline4.79 mi
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.811 mi
- Point State Park4.79.3 mi
- Pittsburgh Botanic Garden4.68.1 mi
- Schenley Park4.711 mi
- Frick Park4.812.4 mi
- Topgolf Pittsburgh4.43.7 mi
- Quicksilver Golf Club4.511.7 mi
- Puttery4.810.2 mi
- Lindenwood Golf Club4.35.6 mi
- South Park Golf Course3.64.6 mi
- South Hills Village4.42.2 mi
- Tanger Outlets Pittsburgh4.59.7 mi
- The Mall at Robinson4.310.1 mi
- Salem Market & Grill4.511.2 mi
- Trax Farm Market4.54.3 mi
- Pittsburgh International Airport4.314.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional shopping mall serving the South Hills area.
Large community park with trails and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.