Choosing the right community matters as much as choosing the right house, especially in a city of rivers, hills and tunnels where two places five miles apart can feel completely different. Our free guide compares the 28 Greater Pittsburgh neighborhoods and suburbs our agents sell in most.
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28 city neighborhoods and suburbs compared: school districts, distance to Downtown, home styles and who each community fits best. Enter your name and email and the PDF is ready right away.
What’s inside
- City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods: Shadyside, Lawrenceville, Squirrel Hill, Bloomfield, Mt. Washington, South Side and Regent Square
- North Hills and river valley: Wexford, Cranberry Township, Warrendale, Fox Chapel, Sewickley, Oakmont and Verona
- East suburbs: Monroeville, Murrysville, Penn Hills, Plum, North Huntingdon, Irwin and more
- South Hills and West: Mt. Lebanon, Upper St. Clair, Bethel Park, Robinson and West Mifflin
- School district, distance to Downtown and who each community fits best
- Realty transfer tax and local tax differences explained
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Frequently asked questions
What areas does the Greater Pittsburgh Community Guide cover?
It covers 28 communities in four areas: City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods such as Shadyside, Lawrenceville and Squirrel Hill; the North Hills and Allegheny River valley including Wexford, Cranberry Township, Fox Chapel and Sewickley; the East suburbs such as Monroeville, Murrysville and Penn Hills; and the South Hills and West including Mt. Lebanon, Upper St. Clair, Bethel Park and Robinson.
What is the median home price in Greater Pittsburgh?
About $355,000 for single-family homes in our service areas, based on West Penn Multi-List closed sales over the 12 months through October 2026, with a median of about 26 days on market. Condos and townhomes had a median of about $325,000.
Does the guide list school districts?
Yes. Each community shows its primary school district, such as North Allegheny, Pine-Richland, Mt. Lebanon, Upper St. Clair, Fox Chapel Area or Pittsburgh Public Schools. Assignments can vary by street, so confirm by address.
Why do taxes differ so much between Pittsburgh communities?
Pennsylvania property and earned income taxes are set locally by the county, municipality and school district. Realty transfer tax is 5% in the City of Pittsburgh and typically 2% in most suburbs, usually split between buyer and seller.
Is the guide really free?
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