When looking for a place to relocate, it would be difficult to find a city that comes with as many accolades and recommendations as Pittsburgh. The city has been named one of the top three “Cities of the Future,” it was found to have one of America’s “Ten Least Overpriced Real Estate Markets,” and best of all, Places Rated Almanac ranked Pittsburgh the #1 Most Livable City in America! With so much acclaim, the decision whether or not to find a home in Pittsburgh is really a no-brainer; the only question is—where?

The real estate market in Pittsburgh has the answer. From urban condominiums to traditional single family homes, the market offers housing in a variety of unique neighborhoods, with the price of many homes falling well below the national average. If the heart of the city is your scene, downtown Pittsburgh features an array of rental apartments, lofts, and condominiums. Condominiums in downtown Pittsburgh typically cost between $200,000 to over $2,000,000 for the most luxurious penthouses. Some of the most popular residential buildings are The Carlyle, the Cork Factory Lofts, the Heinz Lofts, and the prestigious Pennsylvanian. Downtown Pittsburgh’s over 3,000 residents get to enjoy unlimited access to The Mellon Arena, Heinz Hall, the Benedum, Point State Park, as well as Pittsburgh’s best shopping, dining and entertainment.

If living in the city center is not for you, Pittsburgh has well over 20 neighborhoods to choose from. The west side neighborhoods of Chartiers and Windgap feature single story ranches and bungalows with large backyards. This part of the city is home to some of Pittsburgh’s best softball and baseball fields. The neighborhood of Allentown, located south of Downtown, is a tight knit family-friendly community of around 3,600 people. A majority of the homes in Allentown are single family frame and brick homes, some of which offer gorgeous views of the Pittsburgh skyline. The popular east side neighborhood of Friendship is known for its large Victorian homes and wide streets. Among Friendship’s residents are new families, young professionals, and medical personnel from West Penn and St. Francis Hospitals. The nearby neighborhood of Shadyside is also popular, particularly with the students, faculty and staff of Carnegie Mellon University. Homes in Shadyside vary from historic Victorian mansions to more modern constructions, and are laid out in a quaint village-like atmosphere. North of downtown, the neighborhood of Summerhill provides the feel of country living in an urban atmosphere. The homes in Summerhill are typically spacious, and situated on wooded lots. These are just a handful of the communities you have to choose from when looking for a home in Pittsburgh. Come see what the city’s over 300,000 residents are raving about, and why Pittsburgh is known as the #1 Most Livable City in America!

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