Census ACS · #26 MSA
Pittsburgh Metro Area
The Pittsburgh, Pa Metropolitan Statistical Area has 2,443,921 residents. The median household income is $73,942 and the median home value is $204,500.
2,443,921
Population
433
People / sq mi
$73,942
Median Income
$204,500
Median Home Value
The Pittsburgh CBSA covers 5,640 sq mi of land at 433.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
Economy & Income
$73,942
Median Household Income
$44,726
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Pittsburgh metro's price level is 94.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 5.3% lower the US average. The local median income of $73,942 has the buying power of $78,104 in average-priced US metros.
94.7
Price Level (US = 100)
$78,104
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$73,942
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$204,500
Median Home Value
$1,011
Median Rent
70.5%
Homeownership
Education
94.9%
High School+
37.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.6%
Drive Alone
15.4%
Work From Home
26.2 min
Avg Commute
15.6%
Foreign Born
Pittsburgh spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Pittsburgh, Pa Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 2,443,921 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #26 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Pittsburgh metro area is $73,942, with a per capita income of $44,726.
The Pittsburgh, Pa CBSA spans the state of Pennsylvania.
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Data for the Pittsburgh, Pa CBSA (38300) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.