Pittsburgh, PA Housing Market Brief
metro · PA · as of May 2026
What is Pittsburgh, PA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Pittsburgh, PA in its market cycle?
Pittsburgh, PA is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Pittsburgh, PA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Days on Market | 50 days | ▲ +6.4% |
How has Pittsburgh, PA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh, PA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Pittsburgh, PA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 44 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
How affordable is Pittsburgh, PA?
Pittsburgh, PA scores 65 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Pittsburgh, PA's Alpha Score?
Pittsburgh, PA's strongest dimension is Affordability (65/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (4/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Pittsburgh, PA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.