At a Glance
Median Income
$64,137
$43,590 per capita
Home Value
$193,200
Zillow: $230,723
Median Rent
$1,221/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
798/100K
3,213/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.8%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
255 sunny days/yr
How Pittsburgh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pittsburgh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pittsburgh a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pittsburgh residents earn a median household income of $64,137 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,590. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% 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 Pittsburgh is $193,200 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,723. Median rent is $1,221/month, with 28.8% 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 1942.
Safety & Crime
Pittsburgh reports 798 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 110% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,213/100K. The murder rate is 22.4/100K.
Education
47.8% of adults in Pittsburgh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pittsburgh has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population303,620
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density5,483/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,137
Per Capita$43,590
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$193,200
Rent$1,221
Ownership47.2%
Zillow$230,723
Housing Units157,943
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent798/100K
Property3,213/100K
Murder22.4/100K
Assault426/100K
Burglary692/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days255/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation978 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.8%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+22.7%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations334
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Pittsburgh was founded in 1758.
The median home in Pittsburgh was built in 1942.
12.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
20.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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