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Squirrel Hill North

Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh · 12,183 residents · 1.224 sq mi
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The short version

Squirrel Hill North is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $163,959. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $733,610. At a median age of 24.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 149% more than the Pittsburgh median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Squirrel Hill North; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,183
Population density
9,953 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
24.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$163,959
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$65,956
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.557
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$733,610
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,922
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.4%
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(8,014)
Black3.9%(476)
Hispanic / Latino6%(731)
Asian18.6%(2,271)
Other5.7%(691)
Diversity Score65.5%(7,983)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(8,014)
Black3.9%(476)
Hispanic / Latino6%(731)
Asian18.6%(2,271)
Other5.7%(691)
Diversity Score65.5%(7,983)
Diversity Score
66
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
85.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
59.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
30.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
24.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
Female
53.0%
Foreign born
15.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has about 12,183 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earns about $163,959 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $733,610, and the typical rent is about $1,922 a month.

How educated are people in Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 85.3% of adults age 25 and over in Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

About 14.3% of people in Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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