In the North Hills of Pittsburgh just over 10 miles from downtown, Allison Park is a leafy suburb with quiet residential subdivisions, lush green spaces and highly rated schools surrounding the Route 8 corridor. “The whole North Hills area is still growing and developing since they’re further north in Allegheny County,” says Linda Honeywill, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. The community covers nearly 14 square miles and includes parts of Hampton, McCandless and Shaler Townships. Most residents live in Hampton Township and are zoned to attend the top-rated Hampton Township School District, which Niche ranks as the seventh-best school district in the Pittsburgh area.
Shaler Township is a suburban neighborhood part of the Allison Park community.
Hampton High School is a public school for grades 9-12 and is rated A by Niche.
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Home prices in Allison Park are comparable to the national median
Since Allison Park stretches across several townships, it features a wide variety of housing styles and options. The median price of single-family homes is $395,000, slightly lower than the national median. Custom-built properties in Hampton and McCandless Townships can fetch upwards of $700,000, and new construction communities are primarily found in Hampton Township. Other common architectural styles across Allison Park include Colonial Revival, split-level and Cape Cod-style homes. Homebuyers will also find townhouses and condos in the western half of Allison Park. The median price of townhouses is $315,000, and most properties sell after an average of 55 days on the market, longer than the national average of 45 days. Several small creeks wind through Allison Park, and there may be a risk of flooding for homes near the water.
Common architectural styles in Allison Park include Craftmans, foursquares and Cape Cods.
A split-level home in Hampton is a perfect house for a growing family.
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Three highly rated public school districts and nearby Aquinas Academy
Allison Park is split between the Hampton Township School District, North Allegheny School District and Shaler Area School District. The Hampton Township School District serves most of the community and earns an overall grade of A from Niche. The North Allegheny School District receives an A-plus, while the Shaler Area School District earns a B-plus. Nearby private school options include Aquinas Academy, a Catholic institution serving prekindergarten through 12th grade with an A-minus from Niche. In the southwestern corner of Allison Park is La Roche University, a private Catholic university with a total enrollment of less than 1,500.
North Allegheny High School is home to the NA Tigers football team.
Aquinas Academy is a private, Roman Catholic K-12 school.
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North Park, Hartwood Acres Park and the Rachel Carson Trail
The community sits next to North Park, the largest green space in the Allegheny County Parks system. It features a playground, various athletic facilities and an extensive trail system surrounding North Park Lake. It also has a swimming pool and outdoor ice rink, making it a four-season destination for outdoor recreation throughout the region’s humid summers and snowy winters. Residents also visit the park for annual events like the Holiday Laser Show, Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival and North Park Half Marathon. One of its most popular festivities is Park ‘til Dark at North Park, a sun-up to sun-down celebration with plenty of food trucks, live entertainment and outdoor activities.
On the opposite side of town is Hartwood Acres Park, a former country estate where visitors can tour the Tudor-style Hartwood Acres Mansion and scenic Carol R. Brown Sculpture Garden. The Hartwood Acres Amphitheater is a popular destination for community events, including the Allegheny County Summer Concert Series. The Rachel Carson Trail winds through Allison Park, and the private Wildwood Golf Club features an 18-hole course. There are also several houses of worship in the community, including Allison Park Church, Memorial Park Church, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and Parkwood United Presbyterian Church.
Hampton residents know that Hartwood Acres Park is the perfect place for a picnic.
A close race at the Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival.
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Shopping centers and restaurants along the Route 8 corridor
The Route 8 corridor is a destination for shopping and dining. Shopping centers offer a mix of big-box shops, grocery stores and fast casual restaurants. The dining scene also includes local favorites like Primanti Bros, a Pittsburgh-based chain known for its signature sandwiches topped with french fries and coleslaw. For more shopping and dining, the Ross Park Mall is less than 10 miles away and has more than 170 retailers. "There's a lot of commercial development in Ross Township, and that's the biggest mall in the North Hills," Honeywill says.
The Block Northway is a fun mall to shop around at with your family.
Head over to Ross Park Mall for all your shopping needs.
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Pittsburgh commutes, local bus service and UPMC Passavant
Residents typically rely on their cars to get around. Major thoroughfares include Route 8, which passes through the heart of town and offers a direct route to Pittsburgh. The Steel City itself is about 11 miles south of Allison Park, while Pittsburgh International Airport is about 28 miles away. Pittsburgh Regional Transit offers local bus service along Ferguson Road, and the Butler Transit Authority has several bus stops on Route 8. Allison Park is home to UPMC Passavant-McCandless, a leading hospital with the region's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Low CAP Index crime scores across Allison Park
Hampton, McCandless and Shaler Township all have an overall CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4. Data from the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Report Program shows around a 6% increase in the total number of offenses reported to the three police departments from 2023 to 2024, with larceny accounting for nearly 70% of all reported offenses in 2024.
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