Penn Hills, PA: Space, Variety and Mid-Range Prices 10 Miles East of the City
Penn Hills is a large, leafy township of roughly 36,000 about 10 miles east of Downtown Pittsburgh. One of the region's biggest suburbs, it offers a wide range of housing — from modest post-war homes to larger properties — at generally moderate prices with quick highway access to the city.
The basics
- Population: ~36,000
- Median home value: ~$201,000
- Median household income: ~$84,500
- School district: Penn Hills
- Near Downtown: ~10 mi
Day-to-day life
Shopping, groceries and services are spread along the township's main corridors — William Penn Highway, Frankstown and Rodi roads — with additional retail and healthcare a short drive toward Monroeville and the city. Penn Hills offers extensive parkland, including Universal and Duff parks, plus golf, trails and easy access to the larger shopping and dining of nearby Monroeville. Penn Hills is served by the Penn Hills School District, which educates over 3,000 students across a central elementary, a middle school and a high school.
The investment angle
Penn Hills offers more space and mid-range pricing than many city neighborhoods, with a large, varied housing stock. Values and condition vary by section of the township, so review the specific area, taxes and schools — a local agent can help target the right pocket.
Thinking about Penn Hills?
If you want more room and a yard without the city's price-per-square-foot, Penn Hills is one of the East suburbs' most flexible markets. I'll help you zero in on the right section and weigh taxes and value — in English, Spanish or Turkish.