Hidden behind old growth forests, Blaine Hill is a residential pocket rising above Elizabeth Borough known for quiet streets and close-knit community bolstered by the service and events provided by the Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Company. “I grew up walking around Blaine Hill with my friends. People help one another, it’s just a nice, quiet little community,” says Devie Rollison, a Realtor with Realty ONE Group Gold Standard who lives in Elizabeth. A stone’s throw from small businesses and bordered by Route 51, Blaine Hill is positioned near small-town amenities and commuter hubs throughout the Monongahela River Valley and beyond.
Blaine Hill looks down over Elizabeth, PA and the Monongahela River.
You can find Blaine Hill up on the hill away from the hustle of the city.
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Single-family homes built throughout the 20th century
Most of Blaine Hill’s homes sit on sloping, grassy grids rising from steeper entry roads along McKeesport Road. A mix of small single-family homes built from the early 1900s through the midcentury like National gable-front styles with front porches and bungalows sell for $60,000 to $200,000 depending on square footage and upkeep levels. Subdivisions plotted in the 1960s and 1970s up Cemetery Road take on a longer, more winding form, lined by ranch-style homes and bi-levels in a variety of styles that sell for $100,000 to $300,000. Throughout Blaine Hill, homes are typically fringed by neat landscaping, decorated front porches and a mature tree or two. Although there are no sidewalks, the streets are quiet enough for walking or biking.
Blaine Hill has rows of beautiful homes with lush green yards.
Blaine Hill homes sit on large lots and feature beautiful landscaping.
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Commuting on Route 51, regional transit buses
Route 51 runs along the eastern edge of Blaine Hill and over the Monongahela River, providing a 16-mile drive into downtown Pittsburgh. While most rely on personal vehicles to get around, residents can head into Elizabeth Borough and hop on the last stop of the PRT Elizabeth Flyer bus to travel toward Pittsburgh or Clairton which is just 3 miles away.
Look at the top of the hill and you will find Blaine Hill.
Blaine Hill residents can go down the hill to Elizabeth to the PRT bus stops.
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Shopping along McKeesport Road
Blaine Hill’s sole restaurant is The Barn & Barrel Bar & Grill, a country-themed joint known for barbecue and American bar staples and a dining room decorated with Western murals and the occasional saddle-shaped chair. The small parking lot at DeCarlo’s Market at the corner of McKeesport and Lovedale roads is not a deterrent to locals heading to the fan-favorite grocer and deli. “They have the best hoagies, the best fresh fruit and veggies, candy – they have everything,” Rollison says. “The family that owns it is the sweetest. They remember you and ask how your family is when you’re there.” Along McKeesport Road and into Elizabeth Borough locals can shop for essentials at Giant Eagle or CVS or find specialty restaurants and shops ranging from Frosty Cone to Simply You Soap & Candle Company within a mile of Blaine Hill.
Blaine Hil residents tell everyone about The Barn & Barrel Bar & Grill.
Residents favorite spot for a sandwich and produce is
DeCarlo's Market in Blaine Hill.
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Blaine Hill VFC recreation area
The only designated green space in Blaine Hill is the ballfield and pavilion owned by the Volunteer Fire Company off Kendall Way, a rentable area known for holding family reunions and graduation parties. Down the hill in Elizabeth Borough, boaters can set out onto the Monongahela River from the public Elizabeth Monongahela River Boat Access. Nearby at Duke Park, also called Jacob’s Park, locals can find a handful of community park amenities in the middle of a grassy field including a basketball court and playground.
Blaine Hill Fields is a great place to catch a game or burn some energy.
The Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire department is located in central Blaine Hill.
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Elizabeth Forward High rebuilding
Kids start off at William Penn Elementary School and continue to Elizabeth Forward Middle School and Elizabeth Forward High School which each earn a B-plus from Niche. Elizabeth Forward High School is known for producing Gene Kelly Award-winning musicals, which made a 2023 auditorium fire especially devastating. A new, larger auditorium and gymnasium are expected to be completed in 2025 and 2026.
Elizabeth Forward Middle School is the cornerstone of the Blaine Hill community.
Elizabeth Forward High School prepares students of Blaine Hill for the real world.
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Blaine Hill Community Day
While the Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Company puts on large and small events throughout the year, Blaine Hill Community Day is one of the most anticipated. Event sponsors set up booths filled with raffle prizes and carnival games in the VFC parking lot, joined by food trucks and bounce houses and rides in the neighboring field. In the evening, revelers gather for a parade and eventually end the night watching a fireworks show.
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Parks in this Area
Duke Park
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Round Hill Park
Clairton Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Pool
Tepe Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Lobb Park
Basketball
Pickleball
Playground
Blaine Hill Fields
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
56 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Blaine Hill
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Blaine Hill, Elizabeth sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Blaine Hill, Elizabeth over the last 12 months is $133,710, down 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
982
Median Age
50
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,642
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$123,118
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
29.6%
Advanced Degrees
6.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
6/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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