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Squirrel Hill North

Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh · 12,183 residents · 1.22 sq mi
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The short version

Squirrel Hill North is a neighborhood of 12,183 people in Pittsburgh. Households here earn about 149% more than in Pittsburgh as a whole. The median age is 24.8, younger than the US median of 38.9. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. The median household earns $163,959, about 99% above the national median. Median home value sits at $733,610. 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
median household income $163,959, 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%
In context

Squirrel Hill North compared with Pittsburgh

MeasureSquirrel Hill NorthPittsburghDifference
Median household income$163,959$65,742149% higher
Median home value$733,610$205,800256% higher
Homes that are rented37.6%52.3%−14.7 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher85.3%49.1%+36.2 pts
Poverty rate14.3%20.1%−5.7 pts
Foreign-born residents15.9%9.5%+6.4 pts
Median age24.833.68.8 years younger
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
Land area
1.22 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.47 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(8,014)
Black3.9%(476)
Hispanic / Latino6%(731)
Asian18.6%(2,271)
Other5.7%(691)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(8,014)
Black3.9%(476)
Hispanic / Latino6%(731)
Asian18.6%(2,271)
Other5.7%(691)
Diversity Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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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