Best suburbs in Pittsburgh
The GI Bill of Rights, Ike’s interstate system, suburban development, and the growing affordability of cars allowed the suburbs to flourish throughout the mid-20th century. During this era, a new American Dream was established: one with single-family homes, white picket fences, and lush green lawns.
Today, however, the traditional suburb may no longer cater to what 79% of Americans want: walkability. Younger people are especially attracted to neighborhoods where stores, restaurants, and other amenities are a short walk away, according to a National Association of Realtors survey released in 2023. But a good location comes with a cost.
A Redfin analysis showed homes in 2019 in walkable areas sold for almost 25% more than homes without the same walkability, equivalent to nearly $78,000 more in the national average. Some suburbs offer the amenities of city life, whether through easy transit to big cities (such as Wilmette, Illinois, with easy proximity to Chicago), or college-town amenities such as those found in Claremont, California.
What individual families and people look for in a suburb will vary, of course, with some prioritizing quiet and extra space, even if that means driving more often.
Stacker used data from Niche to examine the best suburbs in Pittsburgh. Niche ranked suburbs across the U.S. based on several factors, including diversity, the cost of living, the share of the population with college degrees, and the quality of schools and housing.
Read on to see the highest-ranked suburbs in Pittsburgh.
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#25. Robinson Township, Pennsylvania
– Population: 15,370
– Median home value: $274,800
– Median rental price: $1,598
– Top schools nearby: David E. Williams Middle School (grade A), Montour Elementary School (grade A), Montour High School (grade A)
– Top private schools nearby: Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), Sewickley Academy (grade A+), Central Catholic High School (grade A)
– Overall Niche grade: A
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B−
— Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#24. Green Tree, Pennsylvania
– Population: 4,870
– Median home value: $229,700
– Median rental price: $1,571
– Top schools nearby: Montour Elementary School (grade A), Myrtle Avenue School (grade A−), Fred L. Aiken Elementary School (grade A−)
– Top private schools nearby: Shady Side Academy (grade A+), Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), The Ellis School (grade A+)
– Overall Niche grade: A
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B−
— Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#23. Blawnox, Pennsylvania
– Population: 1,532
– Median home value: $169,300
– Median rental price: $794
– Top schools nearby: Fox Chapel Area High School (grade A+), Fairview Elementary School (grade A+), Dorseyville Middle School (grade A+)
– Top private schools nearby: Shady Side Academy (grade A+), Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), The Ellis School (grade A+)
– Overall Niche grade: A
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B
— Outdoor activities grade: B
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#22. Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
– Population: 33,275
– Median home value: $243,600
– Median rental price: $1,181
– Top schools nearby: Peters Township Middle School (grade A), McMurray Elementary School (grade A), William Penn Elementary School (grade A)
– Top private schools nearby: Seton LaSalle Catholic High School (grade A), Cornerstone Christian Preparatory Academy (grade B+), Hillcrest Christian Academy (grade B)
– Overall Niche grade: A
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B
— Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#21. Pine Township, Pennsylvania
– Population: 14,728
– Median home value: $483,700
– Median rental price: $2,026
– Top schools nearby: Hosack Elementary School (grade A+), Hampton Middle School (grade A+), Wyland Elementary School (grade A)
– Top private schools nearby: Aquinas Academy (grade A), North Catholic High School (grade A−), Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (grade B+)
– Overall Niche grade: A
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B−
— Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#20. Seven Fields, Pennsylvania
– Population: 2,903
– Median home value: $407,500
– Median rental price: $1,804
– Top schools nearby: Rowan Elementary School (grade A−), Haine Middle School (grade A−), Ryan Gloyer Middle School (grade B+)
– Top private schools nearby: Aquinas Academy (grade A), North Catholic High School (grade A−), Nazareth Prep (grade B−)
– Overall Niche grade: A
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: C+
— Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#19. Dormont, Pennsylvania
– Population: 8,199
– Median home value: $186,200
– Median rental price: $1,028
– Top schools nearby: Montour Elementary School (grade A), Myrtle Avenue School (grade A−), Fred L. Aiken Elementary School (grade A−)
– Top private schools nearby: Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), The Ellis School (grade A+), Central Catholic High School (grade A)
– Overall Niche grade: A
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B
— Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#18. Scott Township, Pennsylvania
– Population: 17,489
– Median home value: $206,100
– Median rental price: $1,263
– Top schools nearby: Montour Elementary School (grade A), City Charter High School (grade A−), Chartiers Valley High School (grade B)
– Top private schools nearby: Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), The Ellis School (grade A+), Sewickley Academy (grade A+)
– Overall Niche grade: A
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B
— Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#17. Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
– Population: 33,164
– Median home value: $368,700
– Median rental price: $1,487
– Top schools nearby: Rowan Elementary School (grade A−), Haine Middle School (grade A−), Ehrman Crest Elementary School (grade A−)
– Top private schools nearby: Aquinas Academy (grade A), North Catholic High School (grade A−), Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (grade B+)
– Overall Niche grade: A
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B−
— Outdoor activities grade: A−
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#16. Leetsdale, Pennsylvania
– Population: 1,125
– Median home value: $115,800
– Median rental price: $1,068
– Top schools nearby: Edgeworth Elementary School (grade A), Osborne Elementary School (grade A), Quaker Valley Middle School (grade A)
– Top private schools nearby: Sewickley Academy (grade A+), Robinson Township Christian School (grade A−), Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (grade B+)
– Overall Niche grade: A
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B+
— Outdoor activities grade: B
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#15. Moon Township, Pennsylvania
– Population: 26,938
– Median home value: $259,300
– Median rental price: $1,147
– Top schools nearby: Montour Elementary School (grade A), McCormick Elementary School (grade A), J.H. Brooks School (grade A)
– Top private schools nearby: Sewickley Academy (grade A+), Bishop Canevin High School (grade A), Robinson Township Christian School (grade A−)
– Overall Niche grade: A
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B
— Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#14. McMurray, Pennsylvania
– Population: 4,157
– Median home value: $370,400
– Median rental price: $1,113
– Top schools nearby: Peters Township Middle School (grade A), Peters Township High School (grade A), Bower Hill Elementary School (grade A)
– Top private schools nearby: Hillcrest Christian Academy (grade B), Jubilee Christian School (grade A+), St. Louise De Marillac School (grade unavailable)
– Overall Niche grade: A+
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B
— Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#13. Ben Avon, Pennsylvania
– Population: 1,878
– Median home value: $329,200
– Median rental price: $1,341
– Top schools nearby: Montour Elementary School (grade A), Avonworth Middle School (grade A−), City Charter High School (grade A−)
– Top private schools nearby: Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), Sewickley Academy (grade A+), Central Catholic High School (grade A)
– Overall Niche grade: A+
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B−
— Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#12. Indiana Township, Pennsylvania
– Population: 7,275
– Median home value: $320,800
– Median rental price: $1,233
– Top schools nearby: Fox Chapel Area High School (grade A+), Fairview Elementary School (grade A+), Dorseyville Middle School (grade A+)
– Top private schools nearby: Shady Side Academy (grade A+), Oakland Catholic High School (grade A), Aquinas Academy (grade A)
– Overall Niche grade: A+
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B
— Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#11. Allison Park, Pennsylvania
– Population: 22,701
– Median home value: $307,200
– Median rental price: $1,129
– Top schools nearby: North Allegheny High School (grade A+), Hosack Elementary School (grade A+), Peebles Elementary School (grade A+)
– Top private schools nearby: Shady Side Academy (grade A+), Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), Oakland Catholic High School (grade A)
– Overall Niche grade: A+
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B
— Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#10. Bell Acres, Pennsylvania
– Population: 1,615
– Median home value: $413,100
– Median rental price: $1,067
– Top schools nearby: Edgeworth Elementary School (grade A), Osborne Elementary School (grade A), Quaker Valley Middle School (grade A)
– Top private schools nearby: Sewickley Academy (grade A+), Robinson Township Christian School (grade A−), Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (grade B+)
– Overall Niche grade: A+
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B
— Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#9. O’Hara Township, Pennsylvania
– Population: 9,206
– Median home value: $350,700
– Median rental price: $1,815
– Top schools nearby: Fox Chapel Area High School (grade A+), Fairview Elementary School (grade A+), Dorseyville Middle School (grade A+)
– Top private schools nearby: Shady Side Academy (grade A+), Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), The Ellis School (grade A+)
– Overall Niche grade: A+
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: C+
— Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#8. Bradford Woods, Pennsylvania
– Population: 1,235
– Median home value: $448,000
– Median rental price: $531
– Top schools nearby: North Allegheny High School (grade A+), Bradford Woods Elementary School (grade A+), Marshall Middle School (grade A+)
– Top private schools nearby: Aquinas Academy (grade A), North Catholic High School (grade A−), Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (grade B+)
– Overall Niche grade: A+
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B−
— Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#7. Marshall Township, Pennsylvania
– Population: 9,990
– Median home value: $466,800
– Median rental price: $1,811
– Top schools nearby: North Allegheny High School (grade A+), Bradford Woods Elementary School (grade A+), Marshall Middle School (grade A+)
– Top private schools nearby: Sewickley Academy (grade A+), Aquinas Academy (grade A), North Catholic High School (grade A−)
– Overall Niche grade: A+
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: C+
— Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#6. Edgeworth, Pennsylvania
– Population: 1,520
– Median home value: $714,100
– Median rental price: $1,313
– Top schools nearby: Edgeworth Elementary School (grade A), Osborne Elementary School (grade A), Quaker Valley Middle School (grade A)
– Top private schools nearby: Sewickley Academy (grade A+), Robinson Township Christian School (grade A−), Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (grade B+)
– Overall Niche grade: A+
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B−
— Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#5. Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania
– Population: 5,299
– Median home value: $856,100
– Median rental price: $No data available
– Top schools nearby: Fox Chapel Area High School (grade A+), Fairview Elementary School (grade A+), Dorseyville Middle School (grade A+)
– Top private schools nearby: Shady Side Academy (grade A+), Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), The Ellis School (grade A+)
– Overall Niche grade: A+
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B−
— Outdoor activities grade: A−
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#4. Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania
– Population: 19,737
– Median home value: $295,600
– Median rental price: $1,780
– Top schools nearby: Eisenhower Elementary School (grade A+), Upper St. Clair High School (grade A+), Baker Elementary School (grade A+)
– Top private schools nearby: Bishop Canevin High School (grade A), Seton LaSalle Catholic High School (grade A), Robinson Township Christian School (grade A−)
– Overall Niche grade: A+
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B−
— Outdoor activities grade: unavailable
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#3. Mount Lebanon Township, Pennsylvania
– Population: 33,754
– Median home value: $350,800
– Median rental price: $1,071
– Top schools nearby: Mt. Lebanon Senior High School (grade A+), Markham Elementary School (grade A+), Jefferson Middle School (grade A+)
– Top private schools nearby: Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), Central Catholic High School (grade A), Oakland Catholic High School (grade A)
– Overall Niche grade: A+
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B−
— Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#2. Franklin Park, Pennsylvania
– Population: 15,305
– Median home value: $436,300
– Median rental price: $1,940
– Top schools nearby: North Allegheny High School (grade A+), Bradford Woods Elementary School (grade A+), Franklin Elementary School (grade A+)
– Top private schools nearby: Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), Sewickley Academy (grade A+), Oakland Catholic High School (grade A)
– Overall Niche grade: A+
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B−
— Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#1. Aspinwall, Pennsylvania
– Population: 2,890
– Median home value: $367,700
– Median rental price: $1,182
– Top schools nearby: Fox Chapel Area High School (grade A+), Fairview Elementary School (grade A+), Dorseyville Middle School (grade A+)
– Top private schools nearby: Shady Side Academy (grade A+), Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), The Ellis School (grade A+)
– Overall Niche grade: A+
— Weather grade: C
— Cost of living grade: B−
— Outdoor activities grade: B+
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
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