Population 4,897 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Hills
Household size in East Hills
| Period | East Hills | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.28 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.91 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
East Hills is a place of big households: 3.28 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.37, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. No other Pittsburgh neighborhood has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in East Hills
| Period | East Hills | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.8 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.7 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 24.8 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −8.3 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
East Hills is young: half of its residents are under 24.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Of Pittsburgh's 43 neighborhoods, only three are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in East Hills
| Period | East Hills | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.4% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 51.2% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +17.8 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about half of households in East Hills (51.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. East Hills has the highest share of single-parent households of any Pittsburgh neighborhood.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in East Hills
Renters in East Hills
| Period | East Hills | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.7% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.0% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.4% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.3% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.5 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in East Hills: 66.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About half of owners (49.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. East Hills has a higher share of renters than the great majority of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in East Hills
| Period | East Hills | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in East Hills: 14.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in East Hills
| Period | East Hills | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in East Hills is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The Pittsburgh area as a whole looks much the same. Among Pittsburgh's 43 neighborhoods, though, only one other has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in East Hills
| Period | East Hills | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $692 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $607 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $675 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $791 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$99 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in East Hills costs $791 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 32.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Pittsburgh neighborhood has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in East Hills
Bachelor's degrees in East Hills
| Period | East Hills | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in East Hills: 14.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. No other Pittsburgh neighborhood has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in East Hills
| Period | East Hills | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.7% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.7% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.5% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in East Hills is a bit above the national rate: 92.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in the Pittsburgh area overall (95.0%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in East Hills
| Period | East Hills | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 28.4% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in East Hills: 19.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. No other Pittsburgh neighborhood has higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
East Hills compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hills | 3.28 | 24.8 | 51.2% | 66.3% | 14.7% | 1966 | $791 | 14.1% | 92.5% | 19.7% |
| Homewood North | 2.58 | 36.6 | 26.0% | 43.3% | 25.8% | 1945 | $1,046 | 18.5% | 92.4% | 17.2% |
| Point Breeze | 2.27 | 42.8 | 4.9% | 35.1% | 8.6% | 1940 | $1,606 | 72.7% | 97.6% | 2.3% |
| Regent Square | 2.10 | 38.3 | 4.4% | 39.6% | 9.0% | 1938 | $1,173 | 73.5% | 98.7% | 5.6% |
| Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar | 2.18 | 41.2 | 32.0% | 39.5% | 17.6% | 1953 | $1,115 | 24.6% | 87.9% | 12.1% |
| East Liberty | 2.02 | 33.3 | 5.9% | 80.7% | 22.3% | 1973 | $1,267 | 54.6% | 97.1% | 9.4% |
| Highland Park | 2.08 | 37.8 | 4.5% | 44.7% | 10.3% | 1938 | $1,456 | 77.9% | 98.1% | 2.3% |
| Squirrel Hill South | 2.22 | 37.6 | 4.4% | 55.6% | 10.0% | 1951 | $1,457 | 78.1% | 97.9% | 3.2% |
| Squirrel Hill North | 2.44 | 25.8 | 2.3% | 42.4% | 11.4% | 1949 | $1,940 | 86.8% | 99.3% | 2.6% |
| Shadyside | 1.72 | 31.1 | 3.1% | 71.6% | 15.5% | 1961 | $1,533 | 83.0% | 96.9% | 4.6% |
| Morningside | 2.22 | 41.4 | 4.4% | 32.1% | 12.4% | 1938 | $1,179 | 56.9% | 96.5% | 3.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up East Hills. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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