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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · ZIP 15238

Pittsburgh — ZIP 15238

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Pittsburgh (15238) scores 67/100 — Fair for Pittsburgh. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $587K.

67OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index91/100
Avg math proficiency82%
Avg reading proficiency89%
Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index28/100
Typical home value$587K
Median rent$1,750/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$587K

Median Rent

$1,750/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

19,064

Violent Crime

3,032

Property Crime

16,032

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Fox Chapel Area HS09–121,360
92%
89%
Fairview El SchKG–05387
92%
92%
OHara El SchKG–05726
84%
89%
Hartwood El SchKG–05386
82%
87%
Dorseyville MS06–08981
62%
86%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

13,000

Median Income

$117K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

47.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Guides Featuring ZIP 15238

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 15238 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 15238 has a school score of 91/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 15238 is approximately $587K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 15238 in Pittsburgh has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.