Pittsburgh, PA
Population 303,620 · Pittsburgh, PA MSA. Moving to or from Pittsburgh? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
303,620
Cost of living (RPP)
94.671
Annual avg temp
52°F
Typical home
$237,533
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $64,137 |
| Median age | 33.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $193,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,221/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.21 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 94.671 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 107.711, goods 100.684, services 71.986. Source: BEA, Pittsburgh, PA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
52°F
January low
22°F
July high
83°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 41.3". Station: PITTSBURGH ALLEGHENY CO AP, PA US (6.5 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$237,533
ZHVI YoY
-0.4%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,554/mo
ZORI YoY
+4.1%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Pittsburgh, PA
Total employment (MSA)
1,071,900
Median wage (annual)
$47,360
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 137,860 | $43,230 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 96,800 | $28,940 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 90,050 | $39,900 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 89,070 | $35,000 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 79,490 | $75,790 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Akron, OH 111 mi · 2h 13m Cleveland, OH 133 mi · 2h 40m Columbus, OH 185 mi · 3h 41m Buffalo, NY 219 mi · 4h 19m Toledo, OH 234 mi · 4h 28m Baltimore, MD 244 mi · 4h 51m Alexandria, VA 248 mi · 5h 7m Dayton, OH 256 mi · 5h 2m Dearborn, MI 282 mi · 5h 20m Allentown, PA 283 mi · 5h 37m