Pittsburgh, PA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 163,366 housing units in Pittsburgh.
This represents a 4% decline from 170,159 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 163,366 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Pittsburgh is about 52.1%.
Pittsburgh's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 12%.
Average household size is 2.17 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Pittsburgh were built after 1939.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 3.10% |
| One Bedroom | 21.40% |
| Two Bedrooms | 31.80% |
| Three Bedrooms | 30.90% |
| Four Bedrooms | 8.40% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 4.30% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.4 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $59,700 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $44,200 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.91 |
| Median year structure was built | 1947 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $370 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.40% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.40% |
| Home Equity Loan | 8.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 43.10% |
| Debt Free | 42% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 17.9% |
