Living in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Pittsburgh · Census data 2020–2024
East Pittsburgh has 2,121 residents with a median age of 32.3. The median household income is $38,561 (51% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $59,600, the median rent is $821/month.
East Pittsburgh at a glance
- Population
- 2,121
- Median age
- 32.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $38,561State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $59,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $821/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 41.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is East Pittsburgh a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 45.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Pittsburgh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Pittsburgh the median home value is $59,600, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $821 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,192 a month in housing costs.
East Pittsburgh median household income
The median household income in East Pittsburgh is $38,561 and the income per person is $18,670. 45.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Pittsburgh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,005
- Owner-occupied
- 41.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.7%
- Vacant
- 19.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 2.62
East Pittsburgh demographics
- Population
- 2,121
- Median age
- 32.3
- Under 18
- 37.8%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 806
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Pittsburgh ›
Education in East Pittsburgh
19.8% of adults 25 and older in East Pittsburgh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Pittsburgh
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Drive alone
- 62.9%
- Public transit
- 7.5%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.6%
East Pittsburgh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Pittsburgh | 2,121 | $38,561 | $59,600 | $821 |
| West Wilmerding | 475 | $55,000 | $126,000 | $1,070 |
| North Braddock | 4,219 | $34,564 | $66,100 | $695 |
| Chalfant | 768 | $59,120 | $120,000 | $799 |
| Turtle Creek | 5,007 | $45,997 | $84,900 | $682 |
| Wilmerding | 1,761 | $36,467 | $61,200 | $778 |
| Braddock | 2,039 | $37,813 | $50,000 | $689 |
| Braddock Hills | 1,629 | $39,981 | $129,800 | $477 |
| Duquesne | 5,149 | $44,180 | $63,800 | $739 |
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What is the median household income in East Pittsburgh, PA?
The median household income in East Pittsburgh is $38,561, 51% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Pittsburgh?
The median home value in East Pittsburgh is $59,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Pittsburgh?
The median gross rent in East Pittsburgh is $821 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is East Pittsburgh, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 45.4%.
What is the median age in East Pittsburgh?
The median age in East Pittsburgh is 32.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Pittsburgh?
The average commute to work in East Pittsburgh is 24 minutes; 16.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Pittsburgh?
The unemployment rate in East Pittsburgh is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Pittsburgh?
19.8% of adults in East Pittsburgh have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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