Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,240,476 ↓ 0.8% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $76,393 2% above national median |
| Median Home Value | $216,700 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 9.6% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 101 transactions |
| Active Listings | 184 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 224 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $36,225 |
| Recent Sales | 44 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 210 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 3.47 acres |
| Active Listings | 52 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 3.70 | $40,000 | $10,814 | 0 Beech St | Pittsburgh |
| Feb 2026 | 1.47 | $98,000 | $66,617 | 1408 Willow Ln | Imperial |
| Feb 2026 | 3.10 | $950,000 | $306,452 | 120 Willow Farms Ct | Pittsburgh |
| Jan 2026 | 2.56 | $45,000 | $17,578 | 0 Dorseyville Rd | Pittsburgh |
| Dec 2025 | 2.19 | $30,000 | $13,699 | 0 Snyder St W | Tarentum |
| Dec 2025 | 1.84 | $205,800 | $111,860 | 0 Kenyon Rd | Pittsburgh |
| Dec 2025 | 4.23 | $154,900 | $36,619 | 1901 Parkvue St | Buena Vista |
| Dec 2025 | 1.00 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 514 W Jefferson St | Pittsburgh |
| Nov 2025 | 1.84 | $55,000 | $29,921 | 260 N Star Rd | Imperial |
| Nov 2025 | 2.00 | $750,000 | $375,000 | 10570 Crest Rd | Wexford |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 5.45 | $99,000 | $18,172 | 0 Bairdford Rd W | Gibsonia |
| Oct 2025 | 2.10 | $23,500 | $11,177 | 0 William St | Pittsburgh |
| Oct 2025 | 1.30 | $3,000 | $2,313 | 813 Negley Ave | Turtle Creek |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $320,000 | $320,000 | LOT 311 Old Indian Trail Ct | Fox Chapel |
| Oct 2025 | 7.71 | $120,000 | $15,564 | (undisclosed Address) | Gibsonia |
| Sep 2025 | 1.00 | $90,000 | $90,000 | 0 Betty Ln W | Gibsonia |
| Sep 2025 | 4.16 | $10,000 | $2,404 | Vacant Lot McKee Rd | North Versailles |
| Sep 2025 | 2.50 | $343,550 | $137,420 | LOT 306 Old Indian Trail Rd | Pittsburgh |
| Sep 2025 | 1.37 | $60,000 | $43,796 | 7 Walkers Mill Rd | Carnegie |
| Aug 2025 | 1.98 | $79,900 | $40,354 | 4266 Battle Ridge Rd | Mc Donald |
| Aug 2025 | 1.82 | $13,500 | $7,418 | 6256 Leechburg Rd | Verona |
| Aug 2025 | 2.15 | $200,000 | $93,023 | 2247 Whited St | Pittsburgh |
| Jul 2025 | 4.26 | $170,000 | $39,878 | 0 Utz Ln | Coraopolis |
| Jul 2025 | 2.35 | $190,000 | $80,851 | 2319 McDevitt Rd | Sewickley |
| Jul 2025 | 2.30 | $170,000 | $73,913 | 261 Horning Rd | Bethel Park |
| Jun 2025 | 1.18 | $29,070 | $24,636 | 709 The Gardens Dr | Pittsburgh |
| Jun 2025 | 1.48 | $150,000 | $101,351 | 267 Horning Rd | Bethel Park |
| Jun 2025 | 3.00 | $48,000 | $16,000 | 0 Spring Run Road Ext | Coraopolis |
| Jun 2025 | 6.50 | $40,000 | $6,154 | 0 Pennsylvania Ave | Glassport |
| Jun 2025 | 8.14 | $155,000 | $19,042 | 2 Logan Rd W | Gibsonia |
| Jun 2025 | 1.50 | $10,000 | $6,667 | LOT Fisher Ln | Irwin |
| May 2025 | 25.83 | $170,000 | $6,582 | 0 Old Leechburg Rd | Pittsburgh |
| May 2025 | 2.61 | $150,000 | $57,537 | 0 Red Mud Hollow Rd | Sewickley |
| May 2025 | 1.05 | $38,000 | $36,225 | 2780 Ridge Rd | South Park |
| May 2025 | 4.26 | $135,000 | $31,690 | 3091 Provost Rd | Pittsburgh |
| May 2025 | 2.49 | $50,000 | $20,101 | 0 Noblestown Rd | Oakdale |
| May 2025 | 1.89 | $85,000 | $44,974 | 1809-1811 1813 #&-1815 | Monroeville |
| Apr 2025 | 1.86 | $115,000 | $61,961 | 115 Day Lily Ln | Warrendale |
| Apr 2025 | 6.02 | $45,000 | $7,479 | 4414 Superior St | Homestead |
| Apr 2025 | 2.00 | $65,000 | $32,500 | 264 McKim Dr | Pittsburgh |
| Apr 2025 | 2.85 | $318,000 | $111,579 | 1211 Anderson Rd | Pittsburgh |
| Apr 2025 | 1.20 | $22,650 | $18,875 | 9366 Saltsburg Rd | Pittsburgh |
| Mar 2025 | 1.00 | $70,000 | $70,000 | 1024 Diane Ln | Cheswick |
| Mar 2025 | 12.23 | $600,000 | $49,068 | 525 Backbone Rd | Sewickley |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $65,000 |
| Recent Sales | 57 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 106 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.37 acres |
| Active Listings | 132 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 0.59 | $245,500 | 4013 Park Pl | Glenshaw |
| Mar 2026 | 0.04 | $32,500 | 1423 Adams St | Pittsburgh |
| Mar 2026 | 0.04 | $32,500 | 1421 Adams St | Pittsburgh |
| Mar 2026 | 0.08 | $140,000 | 675 Arbor Ct | Pittsburgh |
| Feb 2026 | 0.86 | $50,000 | Lot228r Shearsburg Rd | New Kensington |
| Feb 2026 | 0.73 | $330,000 | [lot 405] 1512 Bedner Ct | Pittsburgh |
| Feb 2026 | 0.05 | $90,000 | 433 Neff St | Pittsburgh |
| Feb 2026 | 0.05 | $90,000 | 431 Neff St | Pittsburgh |
| Feb 2026 | 0.92 | $125,000 | 109 Field Brook Ln Lot 4 | Gibsonia |
| Feb 2026 | 0.50 | $20,000 | 2215 Linwood Dr | Allison Park |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 0.56 | $65,000 | 125 Clifton Ave | Pittsburgh |
| Jan 2026 | 0.17 | $15,000 | 1202 Cambridge St | Natrona Heights |
| Jan 2026 | 0.11 | $76,500 | 3247 Ward St | Pittsburgh |
| Jan 2026 | 0.17 | $25,000 | 5021 Hialeah Dr | Pittsburgh |
| Jan 2026 | 0.56 | $169,000 | 674 Duff Rd | Sewickley |
| Dec 2025 | 0.05 | $1,000 | 7239 Mount Vernon St | Pittsburgh |
| Dec 2025 | 0.25 | $1,246,703 | 421 Johnston Road Upper St | Pittsburgh |
| Dec 2025 | 0.60 | $23,000 | 160 Helin Dr | Natrona Heights |
| Dec 2025 | 0.04 | $12,999 | 3622 Colmar St | Pittsburgh |
| Dec 2025 | 0.28 | $110,000 | 3105 Deerfield Ridge Dr | Mc Donald |
| Dec 2025 | 0.04 | $550 | 353 2nd St | Pitcairn |
| Dec 2025 | 0.62 | $5,000 | Hamilton Dr | Pittsburgh |
| Dec 2025 | 0.64 | $137,000 | 0 McAleer | Franklin Park |
| Dec 2025 | 0.41 | $375,000 | 514 W Jefferson Central N | Pittsburgh |
| Dec 2025 | 0.31 | $1,038,724 | 287 McMurray Road Upper St | Pittsburgh |
| Nov 2025 | 0.39 | $75,000 | 63 Brentwood Dr | Mc Kees Rocks |
| Nov 2025 | 0.10 | $19,800 | 2043 Wyandotte St | Pittsburgh |
| Nov 2025 | 0.87 | $180,000 | 2213 Watchfield Dr | South Park |
| Nov 2025 | 0.47 | $174,000 | 2529 Riva Ridge Ct | Wexford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.21 | $8,000 | Cronemeyer Ave | Pittsburgh |
| Nov 2025 | 0.41 | $179,000 | 2095 Laurel Ridge Dr | Clairton |
| Nov 2025 | 0.35 | $10,800 | 0 Beaver St | Leetsdale |
| Nov 2025 | 0.64 | $85,000 | 0 Wesleyann Dr | Gibsonia |
| Nov 2025 | 0.69 | $239,000 | 111 Fair Acres Dr | Pittsburgh |
| Nov 2025 | 0.90 | $60,000 | 110 Locust Ln | Oakdale |
| Nov 2025 | 0.09 | $179,900 | 632 Madison Ave | McKeesport |
| Nov 2025 | 0.36 | $6,995 | 416 Merritt Ave | Pittsburgh |
| Oct 2025 | 0.04 | $76,018 | 819 Spring Garden Ave | Pittsburgh |
| Oct 2025 | 0.20 | $16,000 | 213 Alter St | Carnegie |
| Oct 2025 | 0.43 | $45,000 | 143 Rustic Ridge Dr | Pittsburgh |
| Oct 2025 | 0.43 | $285,000 | [lot 404] 1812 Winchester Dr | Pittsburgh |
| Oct 2025 | 0.80 | $14,000 | 9 Willett Dr | Verona |
| Oct 2025 | 0.06 | $13,300 | 0 Four Mile Run Rd | Pittsburgh |
| Oct 2025 | 0.44 | $130,000 | 150 Hubbs Ln | Pittsburgh |
| Oct 2025 | 0.17 | $20,000 | 0 Itin St | Pittsburgh |
| Oct 2025 | 0.17 | $5,000 | 507 Ferndale Ave | Duquesne |
| Sep 2025 | 0.47 | $35,000 | 74 Midway Dr | Mc Kees Rocks |
| Sep 2025 | 0.19 | $27,000 | 0 Ardary St | Pittsburgh |
| Sep 2025 | 0.27 | $7,785,000 | 244 Ohio River Blvd | Sewickley |
| Sep 2025 | 0.21 | $19,000 | 0 Hazelwood Ave | Pittsburgh |
| Sep 2025 | 0.22 | $20,000 | 201 Outlook Ave | Mc Donald |
| Sep 2025 | 0.19 | $20,000 | Porterfield St | Pittsburgh |
| Sep 2025 | 0.25 | $230,000 | 1712-1720 Watson St | Pittsburgh |
| Sep 2025 | 0.40 | $1,000 | 4 Avenue A K A Snyder St W | Tarentum |
| Sep 2025 | 0.61 | $120,000 | 216 Tudor Ln | Pittsburgh |
| Sep 2025 | 0.62 | $85,000 | 121 Saddle Ridge Dr | Oakdale |
| Sep 2025 | 0.62 | $85,000 | 225 Saddle Ridge Dr N | Oakdale |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 1,240,476 |
| Population (2020) | 1,250,578 |
| Population Growth | -0.81% |
| Median Household Income | $76,393 |
| Median Home Value | $216,700 |
| Total Housing Units | 604,558 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 58,051 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 9.6% |
| Median Age | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 234,058 (18.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 3.4% |
Market Overview
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,240,476, which has declined 0.81% since 2020. The median household income is $76,393, above the national median of $74,580 by 2.4%. With a median home value of $216,700 and an unemployment rate of 3.4%, the local economy is strong. The housing vacancy rate of 9.6% suggests balanced market conditions. Allegheny County remains a key area for land acquisition in Pennsylvania. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $36,422 per acre, with properties averaging 4.20 acres. There are currently 184 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Allegheny County has a population of 1,240,476. The county has declined 0.81% since the 2020 Census.
What is the median household income in Allegheny County?
The median household income in Allegheny County is $76,393, which is 2.4% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Allegheny County growing or shrinking?
Allegheny County is shrinking. The population has declined 0.81% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Allegheny County?
The median home value in Allegheny County is $216,700. The housing vacancy rate is 9.6%, which suggests balanced market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, indicating a strong local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $36,422 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $42,500.
Does Reelvest buy land in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.