Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
26%
Penn Hills
Penn Hills, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$820
Population
33,122
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Delight in suburban tranquility on the cusp of Pittsburgh
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Riverside
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Scenic
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Situated on the banks of the Allegheny River, Penn Hills is a scenic residential community located about ten miles northeast of Downtown Pittsburgh. Lush greenery envelops peaceful neighborhoods in Penn Hills, which offers residents access to numerous golf courses and parks for outdoor recreation. Penn Hills’ close proximity to Pittsburgh places it near destinations like the Pittsburgh Zoo, Frick Park, and Schenley Park as well. Convenient access to I-76, I-376, and the Pittsburgh International Airport makes commuting and traveling from Penn Hills a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,949
Average: $77,599
Education
9,956
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,476
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Penn Hills has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Penn Hills, PA is $820 for one bedroom, and $1,017 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Penn Hills has increased by 6.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$820/month
612 Sq Ft
House
$1,564/month
974 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,380/month
868 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Penn Hills, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Frick Environmental Center
- Frick Park
- Pittsburgh Zoo
- Highland Park
- Boyce Park Nature Center
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Pittsburgh International
- Arnold Palmer Regional
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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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.