Real Estate Investing in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

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94 ZIP codes • Population: 1,229,799

Should you buy in Allegheny County, PA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (63/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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3.1 / 5 (54/100)

A cash-flow market β€” rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 9.4% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.1/ 5

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County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.7% 5yr CAGR

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Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $237,374
Avg Monthly Rent $1,363
ZIP Codes 94

Investing in Allegheny County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Pennsylvania: Allegheny has 57 cities, 94 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

Investors considering Allegheny, Pennsylvania should understand what the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating represents β€” a region with material challenges, not a temporary rough patch.

Allegheny County's population trends and income levels suggest a region where affordability is strained, constraining how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$237,374
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,363
1% Rule
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Pittsburgh, PA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
48%
Days Pending
1/2
42 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Allegheny County

20 Colleges 80,220 Students 5,341 Off-Campus Renters
A
Carnegie Mellon University
4-Year Private Β· 15,596 students
B+
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
4-Year Public Β· 34,525 students
πŸ“ ~794 students rent off-campus
C+
Duquesne University
4-Year Private Β· 8,137 students
C+
South Hills Beauty Academy
Vocational For-Profit Β· 282 students
C+
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc
2-Year Private Β· 402 students
C+
Chatham University
4-Year Private Β· 2,319 students
C+
Bella Capelli Academy
Vocational For-Profit Β· 194 students
C
La Roche University
4-Year Private Β· 2,618 students
C
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
2-Year Private Β· 305 students
C
PMCA Pittsburgh Multicultural Cosmetology Academy
Vocational For-Profit Β· 16 students
C
Community College of Allegheny County
2-Year Public Β· 10,451 students
πŸ“ ~4,504 students rent off-campus
C
Pittsburgh Technical College
4-Year Private Β· 864 students
C
Pennsylvania Gunsmith School
2-Year For-Profit Β· 68 students
C
Barber School of Pittsburgh
Vocational For-Profit Β· 78 students
C
Rosedale Technical College
2-Year Private Β· 405 students
C
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
2-Year Private Β· 145 students
C
Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh
2-Year For-Profit Β· 90 students
C
Empire Beauty School-Monroeville
Vocational For-Profit Β· 65 students
C
Point Park University
4-Year Private Β· 3,299 students
C
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny
4-Year Public Β· 361 students

Investor Insight: With 5,341 students living off-campus, Allegheny County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Allegheny County

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ZIP Codes in Allegheny County, PA

15237 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 44,161
Avg Home $363,441
Avg Rent $1,713/mo
15108 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Coraopolis
Population 42,782
Avg Home $307,841
Avg Rent $1,507/mo
15235 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 33,811
Avg Home $174,866
Avg Rent $1,474/mo
15236 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 31,152
Avg Home $257,314
Avg Rent $1,125/mo
15102 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Bethel Park
Population 30,589
Avg Home $309,327
Avg Rent $1,594/mo
15213 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 29,839
Avg Home $272,439
Avg Rent $1,691/mo
15221 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 29,513
Avg Home $148,309
Avg Rent $1,308/mo
15206 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 29,176
Avg Home $287,813
Avg Rent $1,774/mo
15227 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Brentwood
Population 29,057
Avg Home $196,528
Avg Rent $1,241/mo
15146 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Monroeville
Population 28,422
Avg Home $235,504
Avg Rent $1,303/mo
15044 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Gibsonia
Population 27,844
Avg Home $473,594
Avg Rent $2,500/mo
15212 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 27,600
Avg Home $173,797
Avg Rent $1,484/mo
15217 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 26,200
Avg Home $472,390
Avg Rent $1,635/mo
15101 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Allison Park
Population 25,841
Avg Home $389,215
Avg Rent $1,510/mo
15090 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Wexford
Population 25,110
Avg Home $560,294
Avg Rent $2,152/mo
15210 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Mount Oliver
Population 25,017
Avg Home $111,607
Avg Rent $1,337/mo
15205 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Crafton
Population 24,123
Avg Home $208,635
Avg Rent $1,438/mo
15136 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
McKees Rocks
Population 22,899
Avg Home $199,561
Avg Rent $1,130/mo
15143 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Sewickley
Population 21,949
Avg Home $530,923
Avg Rent $2,419/mo
15241 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 21,941
Avg Home $491,400
Avg Rent $1,870/mo
15216 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 21,503
Avg Home $216,081
Avg Rent $1,367/mo
15239 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 21,414
Avg Home $255,328
Avg Rent $1,275/mo
15202 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 19,642
Avg Home $220,011
Avg Rent $1,111/mo
15106 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Carnegie
Population 19,165
Avg Home $217,019
Avg Rent $1,266/mo
15132 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
McKeesport
Population 19,083
Avg Home $73,137
Avg Rent $1,037/mo
15122 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
West Mifflin
Population 18,939
Avg Home $161,678
Avg Rent $1,253/mo
15220 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 18,519
Avg Home $237,402
Avg Rent $1,348/mo
15228 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 18,187
Avg Home $429,991
Avg Rent $1,415/mo
15120 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Munhall
Population 17,999
Avg Home $147,248
Avg Rent $1,361/mo
15017 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Bridgeville
Population 17,602
Avg Home $300,286
Avg Rent $1,462/mo
15057 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
McDonald
Population 17,162
Avg Home $400,582
Avg Rent $1,275/mo
15025 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Clairton
Population 16,659
Avg Home $162,259
Avg Rent $1,377/mo
15147 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Verona
Population 16,605
Avg Home $171,850
Avg Rent $1,284/mo
15229 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 15,251
Avg Home $248,353
Avg Rent $1,535/mo
15214 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 14,751
Avg Home $172,040
Avg Rent $1,471/mo
15234 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 14,330
Avg Home $213,688
Avg Rent $1,473/mo
15116 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Glenshaw
Population 14,294
Avg Home $310,897
Avg Rent $1,143/mo
15226 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 13,943
Avg Home $202,258
Avg Rent $1,429/mo
15243 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 13,682
Avg Home $346,185
Avg Rent $2,125/mo
15218 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 13,443
Avg Home $213,647
Avg Rent $1,289/mo
15201 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 13,275
Avg Home $297,332
Avg Rent $1,948/mo
15238 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 13,000
Avg Home $581,326
Avg Rent $1,731/mo
15071 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Oakdale
Population 12,455
Avg Home $343,565
Avg Rent $1,610/mo
15215 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 12,234
Avg Home $350,375
Avg Rent $1,397/mo
15209 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 11,769
Avg Home $238,765
Avg Rent $1,086/mo
15232 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 11,370
Avg Home $491,660
Avg Rent $1,570/mo
15219 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 11,010
Avg Home $153,362
Avg Rent $1,725/mo
15065 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Natrona Heights
Population 10,927
Avg Home $175,077
Avg Rent $1,095/mo
15207 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 10,751
Avg Home $145,910
Avg Rent $1,452/mo
15211 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 10,733
Avg Home $221,112
Avg Rent $1,543/mo
15203 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 10,713
Avg Home $218,329
Avg Rent $1,815/mo
15129 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
South Park
Population 10,553
Avg Home $283,123
Avg Rent $1,366/mo
15224 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 10,516
Avg Home $258,735
Avg Rent $1,612/mo
15037 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Elizabeth
Population 10,412
Avg Home $193,606
Avg Rent $1,017/mo
15137 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
North Versailles
Population 10,075
Avg Home $138,748
Avg Rent $1,349/mo
15084 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tarentum
Population 9,884
Avg Home $155,285
Avg Rent $1,177/mo
15208 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 9,500
Avg Home $157,112
Avg Rent $1,721/mo
15024 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Cheswick
Population 9,192
Avg Home $251,365
Avg Rent $1,454/mo
15131 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
White Oak
Population 8,451
Avg Home $184,462
Avg Rent $1,281/mo
15104 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Braddock
Population 7,946
Avg Home $55,180
Avg Rent $1,038/mo
15204 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 7,809
Avg Home $124,448
Avg Rent $1,391/mo
15126 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Imperial
Population 6,776
Avg Home $300,648
Avg Rent $981/mo
15139 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Oakmont
Population 6,712
Avg Home $345,387
Avg Rent $1,129/mo
15223 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Etna
Population 6,656
Avg Home $186,797
Avg Rent $1,142/mo
15145 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Turtle Creek
Population 6,594
Avg Home $101,592
Avg Rent $1,112/mo
15133 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
McKeesport
Population 6,139
Avg Home $116,778
Avg Rent $873/mo
15222 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 5,649
Avg Home $463,985
Avg Rent $2,083/mo
15110 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Duquesne
Population 5,186
Avg Home $57,345
Avg Rent $1,000/mo
15135 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
McKeesport
Population 4,977
Avg Home $205,011
Avg Rent $1,062/mo
15045 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Glassport
Population 4,400
Avg Home $93,423
Avg Rent $1,027/mo
15144 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Springdale
Population 3,939
Avg Home $170,862
Avg Rent $999/mo
15112 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
East Pittsburgh
Population 3,345
Avg Home $101,494
Avg Rent $1,283/mo
15014 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Brackenridge
Population 3,109
Avg Home $117,169
Avg Rent $850/mo
15140 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pitcairn
Population 3,065
Avg Home $93,200
Avg Rent $1,300/mo
15233 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 2,918
Avg Home $242,145
Avg Rent $1,370/mo
15046 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Crescent
Population 2,310
Avg Home $229,249
Avg Rent $1,143/mo
15148 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Wilmerding
Population 2,287
Avg Home $71,405
Avg Rent $1,008/mo
15035 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
East Mc Keesport
Population 2,063
Avg Home $116,618
Avg Rent $873/mo
15142 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Presto
Population 1,620
Avg Home $692,327
Avg Rent $1,599/mo
15034 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Dravosburg
Population 1,600
Avg Home $110,225
Avg Rent $873/mo
15015 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Bradfordwoods
Population 1,302
Avg Home $536,198
Avg Rent $1,755/mo
15030 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Creighton
Population 1,044
Avg Home $96,213
Avg Rent $1,053/mo
15056 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Leetsdale
Population 1,034
Avg Home $146,999
Avg Rent $1,260/mo
15225 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsburgh
Population 1,031
Avg Home $152,625
Avg Rent $950/mo
15049 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Harwick
Population 919
Avg Home $171,301
Avg Rent $1,062/mo
15076 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Russellton
Population 859
Avg Home $141,433
Avg Rent $1,071/mo
15007 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Bakerstown
Population 476
Avg Home $308,465
Avg Rent $1,197/mo
15051 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Indianola
Population 446
Avg Home $144,568
Avg Rent $1,278/mo
15088 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
West Elizabeth
Population 400
Avg Home $84,850
Avg Rent $927/mo
15031 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Cuddy
Population 372
Avg Home $149,775
Avg Rent $1,188/mo
15064 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Morgan
Population 348
Avg Home $158,589
Avg Rent $1,431/mo
15082 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
McDonald
Population 225
Avg Home $177,922
Avg Rent $1,143/mo
15006 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Bairdford
Population 116
Avg Home $178,889
Avg Rent $1,197/mo
15047 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Greenock
Population 108
Avg Home $166,060
Avg Rent $1,062/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Allegheny County

What are rental rates like in, PA?

Rents in, PA run near $1,363/mo. Compared with median home prices of $237K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Is housing expensive in, PA?

Expect median prices around $237K in, PA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been measured.

Are there empty rentals in, PA?

Vacancy risk in, PA is elevated. That supports reliable cash flow for typical rental holds.

Are landlord laws favorable in, PA?

For rental operators, PA rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

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