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Squirrel Hill South

Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh · 14,819 residents · 2.679 sq mi
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The short version

Squirrel Hill South has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,588. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $477,769. Households here earn about 35% more than the Pittsburgh median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
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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)
Diversity Score61.9%(9,178)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(10,200)
Black4.4%(654)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(690)
Asian14.4%(2,134)
Other7.7%(1,141)
Diversity Score61.9%(9,178)
Diversity Score
62
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
51.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Female
51.0%
Foreign born
22.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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