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What are the crime rate and median income in Pittsburgh, PA?
According to the FBI, Pittsburgh had 4.7 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 2.1 times the Pennsylvania rate (2.3). Its median household earns $65,742 and the median home value is $205,800. About 304,759 people live in Pittsburgh.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh police recorded 1,449 violent crimes in 2025, or 4.7 for every 1,000 residents. For comparison, that is about 2.1 times the Pennsylvania rate (2.3) and 44% higher than the national rate (3.3). 31 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 7,144 (23.3 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2022, when 1,536 were reported, the count is down 6%.
| Offense (2025) | Pittsburgh count | Per 1,000 | Pennsylvania per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,449 | 4.7 | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 31 | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 176 | 0.57 | 0.26 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 396 | 1.3 | 0.45 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 846 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 7,144 | 23.3 | 13.2 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 683 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 5,507 | 18.0 | 10.3 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 954 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Pittsburgh changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 1,536 | 6,677 | 66 |
| 2023 | 1,545 | 7,617 | 51 |
| 2024 | 1,383 | 7,270 | 38 |
| 2025 | 1,449 | 7,144 | 31 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police's own reports.
How does Pittsburgh compare with Pennsylvania?
The median household income in Pittsburgh is $65,742, 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median ($77,971). The median owner-occupied home is worth $205,800 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,261 a month. About 304,759 people live on 55 square miles of land, roughly 5,504 per square mile. The city lies in Allegheny County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 304,759 | 13,018,639 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $65,742 | $77,971 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $205,800 | $250,000+ | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,261 | $1,209 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.1% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 20.1% | 11.7% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 49.1% | 35.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 47.7% | 69.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.6 | 40.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Pittsburgh?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in Pittsburgh. “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Allegheny County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Pittsburgh?
Pennsylvania does not publish an open highway work-zone feed that we can read yet, so road construction in Pittsburgh city limits is not on our map. Check the state's 511 traveler site for current closures.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Pittsburgh?
Federal school lists place 68 public and 39 private schools within Pittsburgh. 12 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Allegheny Islands State Park and Point State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Pittsburgh
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Pittsburgh city limits, plus 1 more licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: North Eastern Uniforms & Equip INC (Pittsburgh).
Liquor stores
21 liquor stores are on the map inside the Pittsburgh city limits: Fine Wine & Good Spirits (18 in Pittsburgh), Fine Wine & Good Spirits - Licensee Service Center (Pittsburgh), Pa Wine & Spirits (Pittsburgh) and Palate Partners School Of Wine & Spirits (Pittsburgh). Pennsylvania has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Pittsburgh city limits: Planned Parenthood Of Western Pennsylvania, Inc (Pittsburgh).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Pittsburgh?
In 2025, Pittsburgh had 4.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,449 reported), about 2.1 times the Pennsylvania rate (2.3). The property-crime rate was 23.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Pittsburgh?
$65,742 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $77,971 for Pennsylvania.
How much do homes cost in Pittsburgh?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $205,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $250,000+ statewide.
What natural hazards affect Pittsburgh?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Allegheny County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Youngstown, OH (57 mi) · Canton, OH (77 mi) · Akron, OH (92 mi) · Cuyahoga Falls, OH (97 mi) · Parma, OH (112 mi) · Cleveland, OH (114 mi)
More: Pennsylvania statewide numbers · county page: Allegheny County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Pittsburgh city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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