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Home prices and crime rates lower than nearby Pittsburgh
Once a bustling railroad town just outside of Pittsburgh, Pitcairn is now a tiny Pennsylvania borough called home by roughly 3,100 people. With three Christian houses of worship, it’s a town where community events are held at one of the local churches or the town’s main park, Pitcairn Park. Homes are relatively cheap, with a median selling price of $85,000 compared to a median of $161,000 in nearby Monroeville. Compared to Pittsburgh’s CAP index of 8, Pitcairn’s CAP of 5 indicates that crime rates are lower in Pitcairn than in other areas around the city.
Welcome to Pitcairn, a cozy little neighborhood.
Pitcairn welcomes travelers with a large sign.
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Pittsburgh public transit
Pitcairn is served by Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) bus routes. Bus 69 services stops along Broadway Boulevard in Pitcairn and takes riders into downtown Pittsburgh. From the Broadway Boulevard and Broadview Manor Hi-Rise stop, the trip takes roughly an hour. For drivers, Interstate 76 is approximately five miles from downtown Pitcairn by way of Mosside Boulevard.
Aerial of Pitcairn facing South.
The best way to travel in and out of Pitcairn is by the Port Authority bus.
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Median home prices are falling
“Pitcairn is an affordable little suburb east of the city,” says Sara Leitera, Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway. The median home value in Pitcairn is $64,500, down approximately 6% from the previous year. Pitcairn’s dense streets are organized in a grid and are packed with houses of varying architectural styles. From smaller cottage styles to Colonial-style homes with two floors, the close-set homes often have sidewalks, shallow front yards and detached garages. Red brick American Foursquares offer broad front porches and a classic look for a price between $57,000 - $106,000. Meanwhile, vinyl bungalows also feature front porches and simple columns for around $76,000 - $88,000.
Pitcairn has a few streets with new builds.
A cozy one-story brick house in Pitcairn, perfect for a new family.
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Small, local shops like Joe’s Butcher Shop
Many of Pitcairn’s businesses are situated on the neighborhood's south end, near Broadway Boulevard. On Broadway Boulevard, Joe’s Butcher Shop sells produce and fresh meats. For a larger store, residents can head east to the Shop ‘n Save in Trafford or north to the Giant Eagle in Monroeville. To socialize and kick back after work, residents can head to Dick’s Sports Bar and Pitcairn Grill or Sharwood Lounge, both of which sit on Broadway Boulevard.
Pitcairn is home to Joe's Butcher Shop.
The Owner of Dan's Floral Design prepares wedding flowers.
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Pitcairn Park is the place to meet up
Pitcairn Park is the neighborhood’s main green space. The park hosts events throughout the year and offers residents a basketball court, a football field and a baseball field with a pitcher’s cage. Once a local baseball field, Summers Field is now a multi-use field that also holds a playground for younger residents. Residents willing to drive can head north to Monroeville Community Park West, which has a number of amenities, from sports fields to the Tall Trees Amphitheater.
Shoot some hoops at Pitcairn Park.
Your kids will love the colorful playground at Summer Fields.
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Gateway School District
The Gateway School District serves Pitcairn students. Elementary-aged students can attend kindergarten through 4th grade at Evergreen Elementary School, which earns an A-minus on Niche. For grades 5 and 6, students can attend Moss Side Middle School, which earns a B. In 2021, the borough approved the merging of its two middle schools, Moss Side Middle School and Gateway Middle School. During renovation of the Gateway Middle School building, students can attend grades 5 through 8 at Moss Side Middle. Beginning in the fall of 2024, students can attend 5th through 8th grade classes at the newly renovated Gateway Middle School. High school students can attend Gateway High School, which earns an A-minus.
Children in Garden City attend Evergreen Elementary School.
Gateway High School serves the community of Garden City.
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Not far from major events in Pittsburgh
The Pitcairn Hose Company Fireman’s Festival is an annual event hosted by Pitcairn Hose Company #1. The event is held at Pitcairn Park in the fall and offers residents food, games and live music. Aside from Pitcairn’s local festivals and celebrations, nearby Pittsburgh hosts major events like the Wonderworks Music & Arts Festival and the Pittsburgh Humanities Festival.
Aerial of Pitcairn facing North.
The sidewalks in the business district of Pitcairn are usually active.
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Parks in this Area
Monroeville Community Park West
Monroeville Community Park East
Pitcairn Park
B-Y Park
Lake
Picnic Area
Trails
South Trafford Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Trafford Westmoreland Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Arnold Palmer Regional
47 min drive
Bus
Broadway Blvd & Wall
Bus
Broadway Blvd & Pitcairn Park Bldg
Bus
Broadway Blvd & Brinton
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pitcairn
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pitcairn, PA sell after 94 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Pitcairn, PA over the last 12 months is $97,225, up 2% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,326
Median Age
40
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,764
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,792
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.7%
College Graduates
14.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.3%
% Population in Labor Force
54%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
6/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
