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Emsworth, PA

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A Scenic Gem in the Hills

Family-Friendly Riverfront Mountains Commutes Pittsburgh

Around 1750, a stretch of land along the Ohio River was purchased by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from William Penn’s heirs. It was supposedly named for an English Duke, “Emsworth.” Today, Emsworth is an attractive borough located roughly six miles north of Downtown Pittsburgh. Known for its hills, mountain views, and cobblestone streets, Emsworth provides a beautiful setting with easy access to the city.

The popular Emsworth Community Park overlooks the mountains and includes picnic areas, a pavilion, a basketball court, and a playground. Vinegar Hollow, a popular hiking area, features hidden waterfalls, winding streams, and amazing views. Along 65th Infantry Division Memorial Highway, residents find a variety of shops, restaurants, and other businesses. Some popular destinations in Emsworth include the Anchor & Anvil Coffee Bar, Café Notte, Sunny Jim’s Tavern, and Rupes Roadhouse. Just a few minutes across the river, residents will discover Robert Morris University, the popular Montour Trail, and Pittsburgh International Airport.

Explore the City

The Phipps Conservatory is located in nearby Schenley Park

Vinegar Hollow is a hiking paradise

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Emsworth, PA is $1,005 for one bedroom, and $1,641 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Emsworth has increased by 21.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,005/month
755 Sq Ft
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Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

18

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fern Hollow Nature Center
  • Riverview Park
  • Allegheny Observatory
  • Moon Park
  • Robin Hill Park

Airports

  • Pittsburgh International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.