$366,374Average Value$211Average Price per Sq Ft13Homes For Sale
Redevelopment and walkability in the East End
Undergoing waves of redevelopment, blight and disinvestment throughout the 20th century, East Liberty has become a hotbed of commercial, tech company and housing development in the last few decades. “It's not just Google or Duolingo employees, all kinds of people are attracted to East Liberty,” says Maryann Bacharach, a Realtor at Howard Hanna with 37 years of experience in the area. “What they really want is to be able to walk places. There are so many restaurants and chains popping up.” Convenient to the bus line and 5 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, East Liberty continues to develop its own commercial and residential pull between the Google offices in Bakery Square and the hospitals and shopping districts in Shadyside.
Penn Ave is one of the busiest streets in East Liberty.
The best way to travel in and out of East Liberty is by the PRT bus.
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Shopping and dining on Penn and Centre
Big box retailers are among East Liberty’s most high-profile developments, including a Target perched atop a parking garage, a former Whole Foods location slated to become a Fresh Market and the new Whole Foods located under contemporary office space at Liberty East. Down Centre Avenue, apartments crown first-floor businesses like Choolaah and AT&T. Down sidewalks lined by young trees, 20th century commercial buildings house Goodwill and the trendy, well-lit brunch spot, Square Cafe. Across the street, locals can ascend South Highland Avenue to a parking lot lined with big names like Chipotle and Pure Barre or head straight across the bridge to more shops and restaurants in Shadyside.
On Penn Avenue, Margaux plies patrons with specialty lattes and happy hour cocktails in their airy, houseplant-shaded dining room down the block from Jamil’s Global Village, a family-owned African clothing, art and skin care products store which has been a local staple since the 90s. The distinctive Gothic arches and carved stone spires of East Liberty Presbyterian Church decorate the skyline, visible throughout most of the neighborhood.
Target is a great shopping option for residents in East Liberty.
The Capri Pizzeria and Bar in East Liberty is always bustling with activity.
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Flipped 20th century homes and contemporary construction
Walking down sidewalks on East Liberty’s residential blocks, locals pass a blend of architectural styles ranging from 20th century Victorian silhouettes to simple American Foursquares with fresh paint jobs to slim, contemporary new construction homes built within the last decade. “A lot of homes have been flipped, that’s the trend. People like East Liberty because they can find beautiful new construction at lower prices than Shadyside,” Bacharach says. Single-family homes sell for $200,000 to $900,000 depending on renovation levels and century of construction. Townhouses from the 60s and 70s sell for $100,000 to $270,000 while window-heavy contemporary designs sell in the $700,000s. Condos in renovated 19th century duplexes and tall industrial buildings near the business district sell for $250,000 to $460,000. Living in older brick apartment complexes, 21st century luxury units and flipped single-family homes, East Liberty residents are typically renters rather than homeowners.
A pitched roof home in East Liberty.
Most houses in East Liberty have covered porches, perfect for a sunny day.
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Liberty Green and Garland parks
Saplings and park benches line sidewalks around Liberty Green Park, an oasis of new playground equipment and wide, grassy lawns surrounded by the Larimer/East Liberty Choice Neighborhood Development and the dilapidated spires of the former Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Next to the fire department, locals can head to a playground shaded by mature trees and the fenced-in basketball and tennis courts at Garland Park.
Your kids will love the new playground in Liberty Green Park.
Garland Parklet has a well kept basketball court within the property.
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Wine Festival, Kelly Strayhorn and farmers markets
The East Liberty Chamber of Commerce puts on a Wine Festival each Fall, inviting connoisseurs and casual fans to sample different vintages, browse local vendors and order from food trucks while enjoying live music on Broad Street. At the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, patrons pay sliding scale ticket prices to access art exhibitions and theatrical performances in the historic Regent Theatre building. For fresh produce throughout the year, foodies spend Saturday mornings at the Farmers’ Market Coop of East Liberty.
Nearby Pittsburgh Public Schools
Kids can attend Pittsburgh Public magnet schools in their neighborhood like Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 which earns a C-plus from Niche and Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 which earns a B. Obama Academy is known for their magnet IB Diploma Program, attracting students from across the city of Pittsburgh.
Building solid foundations for success at Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5.
Observe the construction of solid foundations for success at Pittsburgh Obama 6-12.
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Port Authority, walkability and downtown commutes
Public transit users have access to Port Authority bus routes throughout their neighborhood, and commuters are about 5 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. Major hospitals like UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Children’s Hospital and West Penn Hospital are each a mile or two away from the neighborhood, allowing many locals to bike or walk to work.
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Parks in this Area
Osceola Parklet
Basketball
Playground
Frick Park
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Tennis
Liberty Green Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Garland Parklet
Basketball
Playground
Larimer Gateway Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Highland Park
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Fishing
Garfield Commons Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Kite Hill Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
35 min drive
Bus
Highland Ave & Hays
Bus
Negley Ave & Broad St
Bus
Negley Ave & Penn Ave
Bus
Highland Ave & Stanton
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East Liberty Blvd & Larimer
Bus
Stanton Ave & Negley Ave Fs
Bus
Stanton Ave & Heths
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.89 Reviews
3.0Niche User
4/19/2016Niche Review
There is a notable police presence in East Liberty/Morningside/Garfield. I have never directly interacted with them. My experience with the local fire department, (Station 8,) was a good one.
4.0Current Resident
8/1/2024Niche Review
It is a fairly good neighborhood. It is being updated and renovated in so many ways but overall a nice place. centrally located to get from my job and schools.
1.0Former Resident
1/20/2022Niche Review
They eradicate African Americans economically. Homes now cost more than Point Breeze but it jus was abandoned for 25 years. Some are 700,000 dollars renovated with cheap home depot renovations smh then overpriced. Whyte Surpremacy invaded East Liberty.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
East Liberty
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Liberty, Pittsburgh sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in East Liberty, Pittsburgh over the last 12 months is $432,497, down 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
7,681
Median Age
35
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,296
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,711
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.5%
College Graduates
51.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
95/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
89/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
64/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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