NEIGHBORHOOD
Brighton Heights
Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh · 7,023 residents · 1.121 sq mi
The short version
Brighton Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $198,814. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Brighton Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,023
Population density
6,265 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$77,938
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$47,095
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.1%
Public administration8.9%
Information7.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Retail trade2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Manufacturing0.3%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$198,814
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,095
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.3%
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(4,734)
Black25.1%(1,766)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(121)
Asian0.5%(37)
Other5.2%(365)
Diversity Score59.9%(4,208)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(4,734)
Black25.1%(1,766)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(121)
Asian0.5%(37)
Other5.2%(365)
Diversity Score59.9%(4,208)
Diversity Score
60
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Foreign born
1.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has about 7,023 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
The typical household in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earns about $77,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania expensive?
In Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $198,814, and the typical rent is about $1,095 a month.
How educated are people in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
About 34.9% of adults age 25 and over in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
About 11.2% of people in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.
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PittsburghDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024