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Homestead

Homestead is a historic borough located along the south bank of the Monongahela River, just a short distance from downtown Pittsburgh. Once a booming steel town, Homestead has transformed into a vibrant community that celebrates its industrial heritage while embracing revitalization efforts. The borough features a variety of local shops, eateries, and cultural attractions, including the iconic Homestead Grays Bridge and the Homestead Grays Museum, honoring the legacy of its baseball team. With access to scenic riverfront parks and trails, Homestead offers residents a blend of history, community engagement, and outdoor recreation, making it a unique place to live and explore.

Things to see and do

Homestead Community Day

We would like to promote the success and revitalization of Homestead by offering a day of fun, food, and music to our community. This event is held at Frick Park, which is in the heart of our community, and offer something for every age.

Community Data

All data is from US Census ACS 2022 5-year estimates unless otherwise noted

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Population

2,905

Households

1,264

Median Household Income

$28,380

This is nearly the same as the median of $29K for AT communities and lower than the median for the county of just under $50K

Per Capita Income

$29,306

This is much lower than the average of $45K for AT communities and much lower than the county average of $75K

Median Age

32

This is slighlty younger than the median age of 38 among AT communities and younger than the median age of 41 for the county

Residents Age 65+

26%

This is higher than average for AT communities and higher than the county average of 21%

Foreign-born Pop.

7%

This is higher than the average of 4% for AT communities and the same as the county average of 7%

Housing

Total Housing Units

1,667

Median Home Value

$75,600

This is lower than the median of $107K for AT communities and much lower than the county median of $232K

Vacant Homes

24%

This is higher than average among AT communities (13%) and much higher than the county average of 10%

Owner Occupied Homes

28%

This is lower than the average of 50% for AT communities and lower than average for the county (66%)

Single Family Homes

57%

This is lower than average for AT communities (64%) and lower than the county average of 72%

Additional Data

Mean Travel Time to Work (Minutes)

32

This is longer than the average of 25 minutes for the county

Residents with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

15%

This is much lower than the average of 28% for AT communities and much lower than average for the county (47%)

Residents Who Work From Home

10%

This is about average among AT communities and lower than average for the county (19%)

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