The story of this market
The typical home in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania sells for about $268,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 38 days to sell. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 135% since 2000. Last year 182 of 278 neighborhoods saw prices rise, so the story isn't the same street to street. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,389 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,389 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Very Low.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
+1.1%
2025
Each stripe is one year's median price change across the area's census tracts (FHFA repeat-sales index). Deep blue is a strong gain year, red a falling year. Best: 2022 (+10.6%). Worst: 2011 (+0.2%). Hover to read a year.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+3.6%
PA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Rent benchmark
Fair market rent by size
$1,773
3-bed / month
HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.
Neighborhood price trend
Long-run price trend, 2000–2025
+1.1%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 278 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
16
Very Low
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $354,245,571.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
78.5%
2018 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 55970 | 32118 | 78.5% | 5.7% | $165,000 |
CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County's housing market is currently balanced, with supply and demand reaching a point of equilibrium. While home prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, the market remains accessible compared to national averages. Inventory levels are stable, and the market is supported by a diverse economic base.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).
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Median prices moved up 2.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 44 days on market with 1.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
5% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 50.66% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 11.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Owned and leased federal assets with active or excess status, per the General Services Administration's Real Estate Across the United States inventory (read 2026-09-25). A federal footprint read on this county — not a market valuation, and never an attribute of any individual property or tenant.
Deterministic aggregate of 92 researched ZIP reports of 94 — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Each property observation weighs one in its ZIP's deterministic roll-up — property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually. Latest property research run Oct 13, 2026.
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| 15014 | Brackenridge | $238,437 | $206 | +5.7% | 11 | 98.5% | 27.2% | 2.7 | 7,998 | $867 | researched Sep 17 |
| 15015 | Bradfordwoods | $481,800 | $345 | +2.5% | 45 | 98.5% | 15% | 3 | 12 | $1,850 | researched Sep 18 |
| 15017 | Bridgeville | $359,990 | $164 | -7.7% | 72 | 99% | — | — | 46 | $1,100 | researched Sep 16 |
| 15018 | Buena Vista | $225,000 | $145 | +2.4% | 48 | 98.5% | 18% | 3.2 | 12 | $1,350 | researched Sep 19 |
| 15020 | Bunola | $256,630 | $187 | +5.3% | 61 | 100% | 3.4% | 4.1 | 9,861 | $1,593 | researched Sep 20 |
| 15024 | Cheswick | $240,000 | $145 | +3.5% | 50 | 98.5% | 10.8% | 4.2 | 120 | $1,031 | researched Sep 19 |
| 15025 | Clairton | $168,000 | $155 | 0% | 94 | — | — | — | 70 | $1,191 | researched Sep 16 |
| 15028 | Coulters | $221,000 | $145 | -4.6% | 48 | 97.5% | 18% | 3.2 | 112 | $1,350 | researched Sep 16 |
| 15030 | Creighton | $184,900 | $125 | 0% | 52 | 100% | — | — | 5 | $810 | researched Sep 16 |
| 15031 | Cuddy | $257,900 | $145 | +2.5% | 50 | 98.5% | 15% | 3.2 | 120 | $1,022 | researched Sep 16 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Allegheny County experiences crime rates that vary significantly by municipality, with urban centers like Pittsburgh reporting higher incidents compared to suburban and rural townships. Regional trends generally align with national averages for similar metropolitan areas.
The county is served by numerous independent school districts, with several suburban districts consistently ranking among the highest in Pennsylvania for academic performance. Educational quality is highly localized, reflecting the diverse socioeconomic landscape of the county's 43 school districts.
The region faces moderate risks from localized flooding, particularly in low-lying areas near the three rivers. Insurance markets remain stable, though property owners in designated floodplains are required to carry federal flood insurance.
The economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and a growing technology sector, with major employers including UPMC and Carnegie Mellon University. Development momentum is focused on the revitalization of former industrial sites into mixed-use innovation districts.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Pennsylvania) — Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion: Formula: (Assessed Value - Exclusion Amount) × Tax Rate = Tax Owed. Exclusion amount varies by school district and county. State (Pennsylvania) — Property Tax Assessment: Tax = Assessed Value × Local Millage Rate (1 mill = $1 per $1,000 of assessed value).
The economy is driven by a transition from traditional manufacturing to a robust healthcare, education, and technology-based service sector. Major employers include UPMC, Highmark Health, and various academic institutions.
The county is served by an extensive network of highways and the Port Authority of Allegheny County's bus and light rail system. Infrastructure projects focus on bridge maintenance and transit-oriented development.
The Allegheny County Office of Property Assessments manages the county-wide assessment system, which is used to determine property values for tax purposes.
The county contains numerous special districts, including municipal authorities for water and sewage, as well as various library and fire districts.
Property insurance markets are generally stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the age of the housing stock.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A historic landmark at the confluence of the three rivers, offering expansive green space and iconic fountain views.
A world-class institution encompassing art and natural history, serving as a cultural anchor for the region.
Home to the Pittsburgh Steelers, this major venue drives significant regional tourism and economic activity.
The largest municipal park in Pittsburgh, providing extensive hiking and biking trails within an urban setting.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter based on ACS 2024 1-year estimates.
Municipalities may enact zoning, subdivision, and land development ordinances.
Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (53 P.S. §§ 10101 et seq.)
applies when — Residential dwellings built before 1978.
Mandatory disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards.
Federal mandate incorporated into state disclosure expectations
Borrowers may cure default up to one hour before the foreclosure auction by paying all past-due amounts, fees, and costs.
Act 6 and Act 91
applies when — Communities with >12 units created after Feb 3, 1997.
Governed by the Uniform Planned Community Act (UPCA) regarding assessments, common elements, and association powers.
68 Pa. C.S. §§ 5101-5414
applies when — Applies to transfers of 1–4 unit residential properties.
Sellers must provide a written statement disclosing known material defects before the agreement of sale is signed.
68 Pa. C.S. §§ 7301-7315
applies when — Owner-occupied primary residences.
Formula: (Assessed Value - Exclusion Amount) × Tax Rate = Tax Owed. Exclusion amount varies by school district and county.
Taxpayer Relief Act (Act 1 of 2006)
Lenders must file a lawsuit and obtain a court judgment to foreclose; non-judicial or power-of-sale is prohibited.
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure Rules 1141-1150
Tax = Assessed Value × Local Millage Rate (1 mill = $1 per $1,000 of assessed value).
Pennsylvania Constitution Art. VIII
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.