$399,584Average Value$236Average Price per Sq Ft12Homes For Sale
A neighborhood in transition
Twenty years ago, the Central Northside area was unsafe. And while it still rates high on the CAP Index (it scores a 9, higher than the national average of 4), it is undergoing a significant transition as developers build new homes and fix up old ones, new restaurants and bars sprout up, and newcomers take advantage of the community's proximity to Allegheny Commons Park, Allegheny General Hospital and Acrisure Stadium, which is within walking distance. "It draws people who like to do things and be close to the city," says Krista Lorenzo, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty and a Pittsburgh resident. "There are tons of great restaurants and bars; the newer homes have rooftop decks where you can see the whole city. Investors and developers are doing a lot of work there."
Lots of dining and shopping in the neighborhood
For dining, residents have easy access to Nicky’s Thai Kitchen, located off Western Avenue and the winner of City Paper's "Best Thai Food” category since 2011. Max’s Allegheny Tavern off Suismon Street has served the community authentic German dishes since 1903. Federal Galley off Children’s Way is much newer, having opened in 2017, but is equally popular for its four distinct restaurants within a communal seating food hall. Groceries are available at Mayfly Market and Deli off Arch Street or at Giant Eagle, about a mile south of the neighborhood.
Mayfly offers fresh and high-quality produce.
Stop at Max's Allegheny Tavern for a drink.
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Close to Randyland and the Mattress Factory
Culture vultures relish their proximity to two Pittsburgh art museums. Randyland is a free, outdoor, rainbow-painted spectacle of many found objects, including mannequins and welcome signs. “It’s amazing,” Lorenzo says. “It’s the most colorful thing you’ll ever see in your life.” Nearby, the Mattress Factory is more of a traditional art museum with multiple buildings featuring installations like Yayoi Kusama’s infinity mirror rooms.
When walking into Randyland you will be greeted with upbeat music and possibly Randy!
The Mattress Factory Museum is extraordinary and pushes the boundaries for the viewer and artist.
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Brick rowhouses line the streets
Most of the homes in Central Northside are stately brick rowhouses, built in the late 1800s and early 1900s and fully renovated. There are new builds, too, from the 2020s and sporting modern, boxy exteriors. Over half of neighborhood residents are renters, and some of these rowhouses have been converted to apartments, while others have remained single-family homes. However, despite the abundance of rental properties, those looking to buy will find many options to choose from, too. These homes sit on picturesque urban streets, with paver sidewalks and tall trees lining the narrow roads. Residents add shrubs near front stoops and plant colorful flowers in window boxes, which provide pops of color against the red-brown brick exteriors. Prices range from $260,000 for 1,700 square feet to $700,000 for 3,600 square feet for single-family homes. Those looking for fixer-uppers can find them for under $100,000, with varying square footage.
Another architecture style popular in Central Northside is townhouses.
Some American Foursquares in Central Northside have a modern look to them.
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Within walking distance from Allegheny Commons Park
Residents head to Allegheny Commons Park, which borders the neighborhood’s southern side, for fresh air and exercise. This sprawling green space is the oldest park in Pittsburgh and is reminiscent of Manhattan’s Central Park, with its abundance of open fields, tall trees and amenities. Locals take the many walking trails that wind throughout, and children burn off energy on the weekends at the playground. Pittsburgh’s National Aviary is in the park's center and is popular for events or bird-watching. Lake Elizabeth, also located in the park's center, offers many tranquil places to sit and relax.
Your kids will love the playgrounds in Allegheny Commons Park.
Walk with birds at the Pittsburgh National Aviary.
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Walkable streets, PRT buses and nearby highways keep resident moving
Central Northside is less than 2 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, which means fast work commutes or mid-week dining and bar-hopping excursions. To go farther, Interstate 279 and Route 65 are close by and connect to the rest of the state, and for those taking public transportation, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) bus stops dot major thoroughfares like North Avenue and Federal Street.
Central Northside is close to Interstate 279 and Route 65.
There are bus benches throughout Central Northside for you to rest on while waiting for the bus.
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Pittsburgh Public Schools serve area kids
Children in Central Northside often start school at Pittsburgh King PreK-8, then move on to Pittsburgh Perry High School. Pittsburgh Public Schools encompass both schools, and each has a C-minus on Niche. Perry High serves about 335 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 9-to-1. It’s also known as Perry Traditional Academy and has different learning programs, including Liberal Arts and STEAM, Career and Technical Education, and Service and Military Science.
Entrance to Pittsburgh Perry High School.
The motto for Pittsburgh King K-8 is "Learn More, Do More and Become More."
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Parks in this Area
Allegheny Commons Park
Pool
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Allegheny Commons Park
Fineview Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Catalano Parklet
Playground
Cross and Strauss Parklet
Basketball
Playground
Fineview Fields
Baseball/Softball
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
29 min drive
Bus
Federal St & Alpine
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North Ave & Monterey St
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North Ave & Sandusky St (Agh)
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North Ave & Brighton Rd
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Perrysville Ave & #1749
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North Ave & Arch St
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Perrysville Ave & Federal
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.36 Reviews
3.0Works here
8/6/2019Niche Review
A mix of incomes and pretty decent place to live. Unfortunately, there's not a lot of shops close to homes and the traffic can be dreadful. Lots of public transit options to get to other parts of town.
2.0Niche User
5/16/2016Niche Review
This area is continuing to improve but recently the killings and shootings have gotten worse
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Central Northside
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
10
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
9
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Northside, Pittsburgh sell after 92 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Central Northside, Pittsburgh over the last 12 months is $442,461, up 6% 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
3,122
Median Age
42
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,915
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,560
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.1%
College Graduates
51%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
81/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
83/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
63/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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