Pittsburgh

PA

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population 1.2M |Median income $78,548 |18 hospitals

Population
1,238,177
Allegheny County
Median Income
$78,548
+16% vs avg
Median Home Value
$227,600
Near average
Median Age
40.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
1.2M+1%
Median Income
$78,548+53%
Median Home Value
$227,600+86%
Poverty Rate
11.5%-11%
Unemployment
5%-37%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,153/mo
Poverty Rate
11.5% -19% vs avg
Unemployment 5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 45.8%
Work From Home 21.1%
Public Transit 5.4%

Population

White 76.1%
African American 12.5%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
35.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.7%

Hospitals 18 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
6
★★★
3
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3.4/5
Total Hospitals
18
With ER
10
AHN WEXFORD HOSPITAL
WEXFORD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
ALLEGHENY VALLEY HOSPITAL
NATRONA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
HERITAGE VALLEY SEWICKLEY
SEWICKLEY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
UPMC PASSAVANT
PITTSBURGH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
UPMC PRESBYTERIAN SHADYSIDE
PITTSBURGH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
ST CLAIR HOSPITAL
PITTSBURGH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
UPMC EAST
MONROEVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
UPMC MCKEESPORT HOSPITAL
MC KEESPORT · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
UPMC MERCY
PITTSBURGH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
WEST PENN HOSPITAL
PITTSBURGH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Pittsburgh Area 6

Earthquakes

M 5.4 Earthquake Recorded 91 km SSE of Koshima, Japan

USGS · 33m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Blizzard Warning Issued for Paulatuk: Hazardous Travel and Near-Zero Visibility Expected

ECCC · 2h ago
Weather Alerts high

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Passage Canal Through Tuesday Afternoon

NOAA · 2h ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Florida Panhandle Coastal Waters Through Monday Morning

NOAA · 12h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Pittsburgh, PA? ▼
Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 1,238,177 people, located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median household income in Pittsburgh? ▼
The median household income in Pittsburgh, PA is $78,548 per year. The poverty rate is 11.5%.
What is the median home value in Pittsburgh? ▼
The median home value in Pittsburgh, PA is $227,600. Median rent is $1,153/month.
What are the top health concerns in Pittsburgh? ▼
The top health indicators in Pittsburgh include Short Sleep Duration (35.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Pittsburgh? ▼
Pittsburgh has 18 hospitals with an average rating of 3.4/5 stars. 10 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Pittsburgh? ▼
The median age in Pittsburgh, PA is 40.6 years. 45.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Pittsburgh, PA is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 1.2M and a median household income of $78,548, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Residents have access to 18 hospitals with an average rating of 3.4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Pittsburgh area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Allegheny County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.