Population 3,362 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Homewood North
Household size in Homewood North
| Period | Homewood North | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.28 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, Homewood North sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Pittsburgh area overall, where it has 2.30 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.30, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Only two of Pittsburgh's 43 neighborhoods have 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 Homewood North
| Period | Homewood North | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.2 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.9 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.6 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.8 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Homewood North is 36.6 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1.
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 Homewood North
| Period | Homewood North | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 26.0% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Homewood North: 26.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Few Pittsburgh neighborhoods have a higher share of single-parent households: only three of 43.
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 Homewood North
Renters in Homewood North
| Period | Homewood North | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.7% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.8% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.6% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.3% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Homewood North than nationally: 43.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About three-quarters of owners (74.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Homewood North
| Period | Homewood North | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Homewood North: 25.8% 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. Only three of Pittsburgh's 43 neighborhoods have a higher vacancy rate.
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 Homewood North
| Period | Homewood North | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1939 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homewood North is a place of older homes: half were built before 1945, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Homewood North
| Period | Homewood North | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $733 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $623 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $789 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,046 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$313 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Homewood North pays $1,046 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 32.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Homewood North has lower rents than the great majority of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
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 Homewood North
Bachelor's degrees in Homewood North
| Period | Homewood North | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Homewood North have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 18.5%, against 35.6% nationally. Only two of Pittsburgh's 43 neighborhoods have 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 Homewood North
| Period | Homewood North | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.2% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Homewood North is a bit above the national rate: 92.4% 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 Homewood North
| Period | Homewood North | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Homewood North runs well above the national rate: 17.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only one 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).
Homewood North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood North | 2.58 | 36.6 | 26.0% | 43.3% | 25.8% | 1945 | $1,046 | 18.5% | 92.4% | 17.2% |
| Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar | 2.18 | 41.2 | 32.0% | 39.5% | 17.6% | 1953 | $1,115 | 24.6% | 87.9% | 12.1% |
| Point Breeze | 2.27 | 42.8 | 4.9% | 35.1% | 8.6% | 1940 | $1,606 | 72.7% | 97.6% | 2.3% |
| East Hills | 3.28 | 24.8 | 51.2% | 66.3% | 14.7% | 1966 | $791 | 14.1% | 92.5% | 19.7% |
| Highland Park | 2.08 | 37.8 | 4.5% | 44.7% | 10.3% | 1938 | $1,456 | 77.9% | 98.1% | 2.3% |
| East Liberty | 2.02 | 33.3 | 5.9% | 80.7% | 22.3% | 1973 | $1,267 | 54.6% | 97.1% | 9.4% |
| Regent Square | 2.10 | 38.3 | 4.4% | 39.6% | 9.0% | 1938 | $1,173 | 73.5% | 98.7% | 5.6% |
| 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% |
| Garfield | 2.36 | 34.5 | 18.7% | 59.4% | 15.3% | 1957 | $1,076 | 45.4% | 91.3% | 16.2% |
| Squirrel Hill North | 2.44 | 25.8 | 2.3% | 42.4% | 11.4% | 1949 | $1,940 | 86.8% | 99.3% | 2.6% |
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 Homewood North. 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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