Why Live in Lincoln Place
Lincoln Place, located in the far southeast corner of Pittsburgh, offers a small-town feel within the city’s 31st Ward. This neighborhood, once a 106-acre farm, features midcentury homes along winding, wooded streets. The area is known for its quiet, uncongested atmosphere, with downtown Pittsburgh just a 15-minute drive away. The community is tight-knit, with an active 31st Ward Facebook group keeping residents connected. Housing styles include sturdy brick-faced ranch-style homes, split-levels, classic American foursquares, and cozy bungalows, many with deep front porches and some with pools. The median lot size is over a tenth of an acre, and homes are considered affordable compared to nearby areas.
Lincoln Place is served by Pittsburgh Public Schools, with students attending Pittsburgh Mifflin PreK-8 and the highly rated Allderdice High, known for its engineering magnet program. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with a crime score lower than the national average. Local amenities include McBride Park, which offers a pool, tennis and basketball courts, a deck hockey rink, and playgrounds. The Lincoln Place Greenway provides a short hike through the woods, popular among dog owners.
Convenient shopping options along Mifflin Road include Dollar General, Shop 'n Save, and the locally-owned Shop N Go. Dining options feature The Pizza Stop, a community favorite since 2007. For recreation, residents can visit Spins Bowl Pittsburgh and Steel City Cages. Public transportation is accessible via Pittsburgh Region Transit bus stops on Mifflin Road, and Interstate 376 is just over 5 miles away for longer commutes. The Allegheny County Airport is located just south of the neighborhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lincoln Place a good place to live?
Lincoln Place is a good place to live. Lincoln Place is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Lincoln Place has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.1 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $74,549 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 16% of residents. A majority of residents in Lincoln Place are home owners, with 16.6% of residents renting and 83.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Lincoln Place can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Lincoln Place neighborhood guide.
Is Lincoln Place, PA a safe neighborhood?
Lincoln Place, PA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Lincoln Place?
The median home price in Lincoln Place is $173,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $34,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.31%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $860 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $37K a year to afford the median home price in Lincoln Place. The average household income in Lincoln Place is $75K.
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Home Trends in Lincoln Place, PA
On average, homes in Lincoln Place, Pittsburgh sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Lincoln Place, Pittsburgh over the last 12 months is $162,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$162,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$168,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$62,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$131
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
34
Median List Price
$173,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
