East Pittsburgh, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,822 Population 4,672/sq mi density
$40,227 Median Income $23,561 per capita
$72,300 Home Value $100,513 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$40,227 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,300 home value, $768/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

East Pittsburgh, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,227
46% below
$23,561 per capita
Home Value
$72,300
74% below
Zillow: $100,513
Median Rent
$768/mo
34% below
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
31% below
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How East Pittsburgh Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Pittsburgh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Home Value
26%
Rent
66%
Poverty
197%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Pittsburgh a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Pittsburgh residents earn a median household income of $40,227 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,561. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Pittsburgh is $72,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,513. Median rent is $768/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

23.3% of adults in East Pittsburgh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Pittsburgh has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population1,822
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density4,672/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,227
Per Capita$23,561
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,300
Rent$768
Ownership35.5%
Zillow$100,513
Housing Units1,048
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation899 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries72

Did You Know?

East Pittsburgh was founded in 1895.
The median home in East Pittsburgh was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.