Why Live in Plum
Plum Borough, located 18 miles east of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is characterized by its gentle, sloping hills and significant green space, with 40% of the area undeveloped. This neighborhood offers a mix of ranch-style, split-level, bi-level, Colonial Revival, and New Traditional homes, along with condos and townhomes. The Plum Borough School District serves the area, with highly rated schools including Pivik Elementary School, Holiday Park Intermediate School, Plum Middle School, and Plum Senior High School, which offers Advanced Placement and dual enrollment programs. Local attractions include Boyce Park, known for its skiing, snowboarding, and summer wave pool, and Larry Mills Park, which hosts the popular Summer Fest. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy Rolling Fields Golf Club and the nearby Oakmont Heights Golf Course. The Golden Mile Highway features various retailers and dining options, such as Aroma Joe’s coffee shop and Eighty Acres Kitchen & Bar. Saltsburg Road is home to local businesses like John Anthony’s Italian restaurant. Plum Borough has a lower crime rate compared to the national average. The community is also known for the Festival of Honor, a memorial event that supports local families and organizations. U.S. Interstate 76 provides convenient access to Philadelphia, while Pittsburgh is a short commute away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Plum a good place to live?
Plum is a good place to live. Plum is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Plum is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Plum has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.5 people per acre and a median age of 45. The average household income is $108,923 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 37.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Plum are home owners, with 20.1% of residents renting and 79.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Plum can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Plum neighborhood guide.
Is Plum, PA a safe neighborhood?
Plum, PA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Plum?
The median home price in Plum is $259,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $52,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.75%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,350 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $58K a year to afford the median home price in Plum. The average household income in Plum is $109K.
What are the best public schools in Plum?
The best public schools that serve Plum are:
- Pivik Elementary School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
- Oblock Elementary School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 4.5.
- Plum Middle School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
What are the best private schools in Plum?
The best private schools that serve Plum are:
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Home Trends in Plum, PA
On average, homes in Plum, PA sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Plum, PA over the last 12 months is $249,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$249,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$254,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$170,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$140,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$160,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$176
Number of Homes for Sale
51
Last 12 months Home Sales
253
Median List Price
$259,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
