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East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA—15206

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$288,000
1.0% YoY Growth
Household Income
$69,900
51.1% YoY Growth
Days on Market
54
18.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
-1.4%
Median Rent
$1,500
2.5% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,330
4.8% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,540
1.2% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,900
9.2% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA

As of May '26, the median home price in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA is $288,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.0%. This indicates that home prices in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.4%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$288,000-1.0%
Single Family $285,000-1.4%
Condos $306,0005.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $227,000
    2.7%
    2 Bed
    		$200,000-2.4%
    3 Bed
    		$257,000-2.3%
    4 Bed
    		$447,0000.9%
    5 Bed $602,1601.9%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    6.2%
    1 Bedroom
    26.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    25.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    26.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    9.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    6.7%

    Rental Trends — East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA is $1,630, with a year-over-year rent change of 2.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA is studios: $1,380, 1-bedrooms: $1,320, 2-bedrooms: $1,630, 3-bedrooms: $2,140, 4-bedrooms: $2,590. The most common rental property sizes in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 42.3% and 29.3% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,500$1,630
    Studio Rent $1,040$1,380
    1 Bed Rent $1,330$1,320
    2 Bed Rent $1,540$1,630
    3 Bed Rent $1,900$2,140
    4 Bed Rent $2,500$2,590
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    10.6%
    1 Bedroom
    42.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    29.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    13.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    2.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.6%

    Property Listings — East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA is 54. This is a decrease of -18.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 29.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$375,0006.0%
    Listing Count
    		1127.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%7.0%
    Days on Market
    		54-18.0%
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    Demographics — East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 29,200, which has decreased by -2.8% over the past 5 years. East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA is a less popular place for families, as children make up 14.8% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 58.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 24.6% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		29,200-2.8%
    % Under 18
    		14.8%-10.8%
    % Seniors
    		14.7%-11.4%
    % WFH
    		24.6%459.1%
    % w/ College Degree
    		58.9%15.5%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA is a predominantly white area, with 54.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 3.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA is black, making up 29.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.9% of the population in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA, and this percentage has decreased by 1.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		54.1%3.2%
    % Black
    		29.1%-14.9%
    % Hispanic
    		4.2%-4.5%
    % Asian
    		6.7%19.6%
    % Foreign Born
    		9.9%-1.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 347 mortgage originations in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA, of which 93.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 60.0%, with 18.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		347
    % Conventional Loans
    		93.0%
    % Government Loans
    		7.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		3.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		8.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA under the Section 8 program is 18.9%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		1,755
    Total Units Section 8
    		1,603
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		18.9%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		69.3%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$30$1,330$1,360
    2 Bedroom$90$1,540$1,630
    3 Bedroom$180$1,900$2,080
    4 Bedroom-$260$2,500$2,240

    Affordability — East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.9
    Median Home Price$288,000
    Median Household Income$69,900

    East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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