Squirrel Hill South is a neighborhood of 14,819 people in Pittsburgh. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 45% of homes are owner-occupied. That is roughly 35% ahead of the Pittsburgh median. Density works out to 5,532 people per square mile. The foreign-born share is 22%. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Squirrel Hill South; 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 36.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
14,819
Population density
5,532 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.68 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$88,588
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$64,765
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.534
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$477,769
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,304
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.6%
55.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.16 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
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-Hispanic68.8%(10,200)
Black4.4%(654)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(690)
Asian14.4%(2,134)
Other7.7%(1,141)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(10,200)
Black4.4%(654)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(690)
Asian14.4%(2,134)
Other7.7%(1,141)
Diversity Score
62
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has about 14,819 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
The typical household in Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earns about $88,588 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania expensive?
In Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $477,769, and the typical rent is about $1,304 a month.
How educated are people in Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
About 78.3% of adults age 25 and over in Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?
About 13.8% of people in Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.
