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Hunter Park is a residential community near Pittsburgh
Hunter Park is an established neighborhood in Wilkinsburg whose residential streets border a 22-acre park of the same name, the borough’s largest green space. Residents can walk to the park or to the growing business district in downtown Wilkinsburg, less than a mile away. With access to outdoor recreation and local businesses, Hunter Park also offers a convenient location just outside the city of Pittsburgh. “Wilkinsburg is central to a lot of major thoroughfares into the city,” says Ashley Pugliesi, a Realtor with Realty One Group Platinum. With downtown Pittsburgh less than 10 miles away, Hunter Park is part of Wilkinsburg’s ongoing revitalization as the borough works to attract long-term homeowners. “They’re headed in the right direction. The local government and schools are definitely looking to see that private homeownership rate increase,” Pugliesi says.
Rows of houses sit high up off the roads in the neighborhood of Hunter Park.
Hunter Park sits in the rolling hills of south west Pennsylvania.
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A Wilkinsburg neighborhood with comparatively low home prices
The neighborhood has a mix of single-family homes and rowhouses. Most properties were built in the early 1900s and sit on narrow lots, some of which are set above street level because of Hunter Park’s hilly topography. American Foursquares, gablefront cottages and colonial-inspired rowhouses are the norm, with the occasional Tudor-inspired home mixed in. Wilkinsburg has historically struggled with high vacancy rates, and a 2023 report from the Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation claims Hunter Park’s vacancy has nearly doubled over the last decade. Most Hunter Park residents are renters, and groups like the WCDC are working to rehabilitate some of the neighborhood’s vacant homes. Investment properties can sell for anywhere from $25,000 to $70,000, while prices for renovated houses typically range from $90,000 to $175,000. Although Hunter Park’s overall CAP Index crime score of 6 out of 10 is only slightly higher than the national average of 4, scores for certain violent crimes are higher.
Large single family housing is common in Hunter Park.
Tudor inspired housing sit on small hills in the neighborhood of Hunter Park.
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Wilkinsburg has its own school district and a private Catholic school
The Wilkinsburg School District serves the neighborhood and earns an overall grade of C-plus from Niche. Students in prekindergarten through sixth grade can attend the C-plus-rated Kelly Primary School and C-rated Turner Intermediate School. Turner Intermediate offers a free after-school program that provides students with tutoring, dinner and physical activity. A partnership with the B-minus-rated Pittsburgh Public Schools allows seventh through 12th-grade students to attend Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy 6-12, which receives a C-minus. All three schools are set to undergo renovations after both districts received a $15.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy in 2024 to improve their energy efficiency. Private school options in Wilkinsburg include Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School, serving prekindergarten through eighth grade.
The Pittsburgh Urban Christian School inspires all its students in Hunter Park.
Turner Intermediate School welcomes students with a grand outdoor staircase in Hunter Park.
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Hunter Park is a popular spot for outdoor recreation and events
Hunter Park, not to be confused with the neighborhood itself, has basketball courts, a ballfield, a covered picnic pavilion and a playground for kids to explore. After receiving $150,000 in Local Share Account Funding in 2024, Wilkinsburg plans to update the park’s amenities within the next year. The green space is also a destination for events, including the annual Wilkinsburg Community Day. Community Day is typically held in July and brings residents together with live music, free food and family-friendly activities for all ages. In the neighborhood’s southeastern corner is Park Avenue Park, which features a playground and two basketball courts.
Hosanna House is one of two community centers in Wilkinsburg. It’s less than a mile from Hunter Park and supports the borough with various resources, including after-school programs for kids and career counseling for adults. The Wilkinsburg Public Library, about a mile away, offers more recreational and educational programs.
Friends meet to shoot some hoops on the courts at Hunter Park.
Frick Park is one of Pittsburgh most popular parks near Hunter Park.
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Local businesses include restaurants in downtown Wilkinsburg
A handful of local businesses sit along Hunter Park’s eastern border. Rockin Ribs is a family-owned restaurant serving soul food, while Royal Caribbean Takeout & Delivery is a counter-serve spot known for its traditional flavors. Cousins Market serves as a neighborhood corner store where residents can grab the essentials.
Downtown Wilkinsburg, less than a mile from Hunter Park, has more shops and restaurants. “There’s some new development going on over there, and some more shops are starting to come around,” Pugliesi says. Downtown includes chains like Aldi, Save A Lot and Walgreens. Mixed-use developments in the historic Lohr Building and Wilkinsburg Train Station highlight downtown’s ongoing revitalization, and the former showcases local artists in the Lohr Gallery. While the business district still has some empty storefronts, longstanding institutions such as Salvatore’s Pizza House & Bar have been part of the community for more than 40 years.
Residents order their favorite pizza at Salvatore's Pizza House near Hunter Park.
Residents enjoy shopping for their favorite music at Dorsey's Record Shop near Hunter Park.
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PRT buses and I-376 connect residents to downtown Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Regional Transit provides residents with access to public transportation. PRT bus stops line the neighborhood’s eastern edge, and the bus connects riders to destinations such as downtown Pittsburgh. For those who prefer to drive, downtown is about 9 miles away via Interstate 376. Hunter Park is around 26 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport and less than 5 miles from UPMC Shadyside, the closest hospital.
Hunter Park is a small neighborhood of Wilkinsburg which is easy of downtown Pittsburgh.
There are many PRT bus stops along with the East Busway that make travel easy in Hunter Park.
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Parks in this Area
Hunter Park Wilkinsburg
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Frick Park
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Tennis
Park Ave Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
38 min drive
Bus
Park Ave & Swissvale
Bus
Montier St & Laketon Fs
Bus
Swissvale Ave & Hill
Bus
Montier St & Herr
Bus
Montier St & Bessica
Bus
Montier St & #1449
Bus
Montier St & Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hunter Park
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hunter Park, Wilkinsburg sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Hunter Park, Wilkinsburg over the last 12 months is $56,500, down 17% 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
760
Median Age
40
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$24,273
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$43,067
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.4%
College Graduates
5.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.8%
% Population in Labor Force
52.2%
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®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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