Why Live in Aliquippa
Bordering the Ohio River, Aliquippa has a rich industrial history dating back to the early 20th century. The Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp. opened its doors along the riverfront in 1910, laying the foundation for what would become one of the region’s most prosperous company towns. The community flourished throughout the first half of the 20th century, and its population swelled to more than 27,000 as demand for steel increased during World War II. Then, like many Rust Belt cities in Pennsylvania, the city underwent rapid deindustrialization and depopulation in the 1970s and ‘80s as the steel industry declined and J&L shut down the Aliquippa Works.
Today, the place where the Aliquippa Works once stood is now occupied by the Aliquippa Industrial Park, home to more than 20 warehousing, manufacturing and wholesale companies. It has plans to continue expanding, with Versatex investing more than $40 million into the facility in 2024. Perhaps the biggest project coming to Aliquippa is the construction of a new steel mill along the riverfront, which will be 72 Steel’s first manufacturing plant. The $218 million project is expected to be completed in 2025, and it will create more
Home Trends in Aliquippa, PA
On average, homes in Aliquippa, PA sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Aliquippa, PA over the last 12 months is $185,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$185,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$190,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$190,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$125,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$141
Number of Homes for Sale
71
Last 12 months Home Sales
359
Median List Price
$199,772
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%