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Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA—15211

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$214,000
1.6% YoY Growth
Household Income
$75,500
40.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
99
26.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.2%
Median Rent
$1,400
0.6% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,050
0.9% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,380
0.7% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,620
1.7% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA is $214,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.6%. This indicates that home prices in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.2%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$214,000-1.6%
Single Family $205,000-1.4%
Condos $437,0000.2%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $179,000
    -1.1%
    2 Bed
    		$185,000-1.1%
    3 Bed
    		$228,000-1.3%
    4 Bed
    		$263,0000.4%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.3%
    1 Bedroom
    22.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    37.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    28.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    9.2%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.7%

    Rental Trends — Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA is $1,530, with a year-over-year rent change of -0.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA is studios: $1,030, 1-bedrooms: $1,080, 2-bedrooms: $1,420, 3-bedrooms: $1,770, 4-bedrooms: $2,360. The most common rental property sizes in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 38.0% and 30.4% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,400$1,530
    Studio Rent $899$1,030
    1 Bed Rent $1,050$1,080
    2 Bed Rent $1,380$1,420
    3 Bed Rent $1,620$1,770
    4 Bed Rent $1,850$2,360
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    0.3%
    1 Bedroom
    38.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    30.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    16.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    11.2%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.6%

    Property Listings — Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA is 84. This is a increase of 36.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 20.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$289,000-7.0%
    Listing Count
    		776.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.0%6.0%
    Days on Market
    		9926.0%
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    Demographics — Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 10,700, which has increased by 1.5% over the past 5 years. Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA is a less popular place for families, as children make up 8.4% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 53.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 21.5% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		10,7001.5%
    % Under 18
    		8.4%-25.7%
    % Seniors
    		19.1%20.1%
    % WFH
    		21.5%400.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		53.5%29.2%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA is a predominantly white area, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA is black, making up 6.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.8% of the population in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA, and this percentage has decreased by 7.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		84.7%-1.5%
    % Black
    		6.8%-17.1%
    % Hispanic
    		2.9%52.6%
    % Asian
    		1.9%18.8%
    % Foreign Born
    		3.8%-7.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 177 mortgage originations in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA, of which 93.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 63.0%, with 24.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA. Investor activity is low, as 10.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		177
    % Conventional Loans
    		93.0%
    % Government Loans
    		7.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		10.0%
    % Second Loans
    		2.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		11.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA under the Section 8 program is 10.5%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		337
    Total Units Section 8
    		333
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		10.5%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		78.6%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$220$1,050$1,270
    2 Bedroom$140$1,380$1,520
    3 Bedroom$320$1,620$1,940
    4 Bedroom$240$1,850$2,090

    Affordability — Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.8
    Median Home Price$214,000
    Median Household Income$75,500

    Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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