Why Live in Brentwood
Brentwood, located 8 miles south of Downtown Pittsburgh, offers a blend of quiet residential streets and modern conveniences. The neighborhood is highly walkable, featuring well-maintained sidewalks that contribute to its small-town feel. Brentwood's housing stock is diverse, including Victorians, Tudors, Craftsman bungalows, Cape Cods, and Colonials, with many homes retaining their architectural character while being updated inside. The area is known for its community events, such as the Fourth of July Parade, Takin’ It to the Streets, and the Food Truck Roundup at Brentwood Park. Brentwood Towne Center, a commercial hub, provides various dining options, including The Crack’d Egg and Nepalese eateries like Everest Kitchen and Namaste Momo Corner. Brentwood Park, adjacent to Brentwood Middle-High School, features a football field, ballfields, basketball and tennis courts, DEK hockey, a walking track, and a playground. The Civic Center and Brentwood Library, which hosts daily activities and a weekly used book sale, are also notable landmarks. The neighborhood's schools include Moore and Elroy elementaries, Brentwood Middle, and Brentwood High, with the high school offering a career and technical education program. Commuting is convenient with several bus lines, off-street parking, and easy access to PA-51, providing a direct route to Downtown Pittsburgh. The crime rate in Brentwood is lower than the national average, making it a safer place to live.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brentwood a good place to live?
Brentwood is a good place to live, receiving 3.6 stars from its residents. Brentwood is considered fairly walkable and somewhat bikeable. Brentwood is a suburban neighborhood. Brentwood has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 9.9 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $71,792 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 31% of residents. A majority of residents in Brentwood are home owners, with 40.1% of residents renting and 59.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Brentwood can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Brentwood neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Brentwood?
The median home price in Brentwood is $199,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $40,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,010 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $43K a year to afford the median home price in Brentwood. The average household income in Brentwood is $72K.
What are the best public schools in Brentwood?
The best public schools that serve Brentwood are:
What are the best private schools in Brentwood?
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Home Trends in Brentwood, PA
On average, homes in Brentwood, PA sell after 86 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Brentwood, PA over the last 12 months is $190,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$190,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$190,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$165,950
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$141
Number of Homes for Sale
34
Last 12 months Home Sales
125
Median List Price
$199,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
