Is Pittsburgh, PA 15229 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Pittsburgh housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 59% of homes in Pittsburgh, PA 15229 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 52 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 43%, homes sold faster (50 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $289,875. Overall, Pittsburgh is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Allegheny County, homes here sell faster than in 77% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 99%. On our competition score, Pittsburgh ranks #253 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 76 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Pittsburgh 15225 (0% sold over asking) or Pittsburgh 15222 (0% sold over asking), while Russellton 15076 (100% sold over asking) is even more competitive.