In the North Hills of Pittsburgh, Glenshaw is an established suburb where mature trees and flowering shrubs sit on manicured lawns. While the community stretches across several townships, most residents live in Shaler Township and have access to its highly rated schools, green spaces and community events. “In Glenshaw, you’re going to have lots of parks and nicer yards where you get a little bit more for your money,” says Jennifer Rausch, an associate broker with Compass and lifelong resident of Shaler Township. “The location also really catches people’s attention. It’s convenient to the McKnight Road corridor and the city of Pittsburgh. You can be there in 10 to 15 minutes maximum and go to the Steelers or Pirates games and all of that good stuff.” In the heart of the North Hills, Glenshaw offers suburban living with proximity to shopping, dining and Pittsburgh, less than 10 miles away.
Glenshaw sits north of Pittsburgh in the rolling hills of south west PA.
The Pittsburgh Pirates play at PNC Park attracting residents and fans near The Point.
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Glenshaw has traditional houses for first-time homebuyers
Most homes in Glenshaw were built around the mid-1900s. Residential streets feature a mix of split-level, Cape Cod and ranch-style homes with quarter-acre lots. The median price of single-family homes is around $305,000, about 30% lower than the national median. “Glenshaw is pretty affordable for first-time homebuyers, and it’s your typical three-to-four-bedroom homes.” The most expensive houses in Glenshaw are in the Bennington Woods neighborhood, where custom-built properties can fetch upwards of $600,000. Properties sell after an average of 50 days on the market, comparable to the national average.
Because it's been developed since the 1800's, Shaler Township has many styles of homes.
Double garages are common in the city of Glenshaw.
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Highly rated school districts and nearby Eden Christian Academy
Glenshaw is split between two school districts: the Shaler Area School District and the North Hills School District. Students may attend school based on the municipality they live in. The Shaler Area School District serves most of the community and receives an overall grade of B-plus from Niche. Those who live in Ross Township can attend the North Hills School District, which receives an A-minus. Nearby private school options include the Eden Christian Academy, which serves prekindergarten through 12th grade across three campuses in the North Hills.
Shaler Area Middle School offers Shaler Township students a modern building.
Eden Christian Academy prepares students to become critical thinkers and productive citizens.
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Kiwanis Park, scenic waterfall hike and local library
Green spaces are scattered among residential subdivisions. Standouts include the 30-acre Kiwanis Park, which has a playground, various athletic facilities and picnic shelters. It’s also home to Crawford Pool, where residents can cool off during humid summers. Fall Run Park is known for its scenic waterfall, and a mile-long hiking trail leads visitors to a wooden staircase overlooking the falls. The Shaler North Hills Library supports the community with recreational and educational programs for kids, teens and adults.
Glenshaw is less than 10 miles from North Park, which spans more than 3,000 acres, making it the biggest green space in the Allegheny County Parks system. It’s a four-season destination for outdoor recreation and features unique amenities like an archery range, fishing pond and an outdoor ice rink open throughout the region’s snowy winters.
A Shaler Township mother takes a break with her children at Kiwanis Park.
North Hills Library serves the residents of Glenshaw and the surrounding area.
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Community Day, concerts and more in Kiwanis Park
Glenshaw shares events with Shaler Township. Popular festivities include Community Day, which brings residents together each Fourth of July with carnival games, food trucks and fireworks in Kiwanis Park. The township also hosts movie nights, concerts and yoga classes in the park throughout the summer. As summer comes to an end, events like Trunk or Treat, Fall Fest and Lite Up Night celebrate the changing of the seasons.
Kids love running around at the Ross Park Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
The Summer Concert Series is a great way to hear new bands.
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Proximity to the Route 8 corridor and Ross Park Mall
The Route 8 corridor runs along the eastern edge of Glenshaw and is a popular destination for running errands, getting groceries or grabbing a bite to eat. Shopping plazas offer a mix of big-box stores and fast casual restaurants, while local eateries feature a variety of flavors. “There’s a ton of pizza. It’s almost like the battle of the pizza places up here. It’s hysterical,” Rausch says. Residents are less than 5 miles from the McKnight Road corridor, which passes through Ross Township and is home to the Ross Park Mall. With more than 170 stores, it’s the biggest mall in the North Hills and one of the largest malls in Pennsylvania. McKnight Road is also home to major shopping destinations like North Hills Village, Ross Towne Center and The Block Northway.
Head over to Ross Park Mall for all your shopping needs.
Aiello's Pizza North is one of the many popular pizza shops in Glenshaw.
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Pittsburgh commutes and PRT bus service
Glenshaw lacks sidewalks, and residents typically rely on their cars to get around. Route 8 runs along its eastern edge and offers a direct route to Pittsburgh, less than 10 miles away. Pittsburgh Regional Transit provides local bus service, with stops concentrated in the eastern half of town along Mount Royal Boulevard. For air travel, residents are about 26 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport. The closest hospital is UPMC Passavant-McCandless, about 5 miles away and home to the region's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
CAP Index crime score is below the national average
The Shaler Township Police Department serves most of the community. Shaler Township’s overall CAP Index Crime score is 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4. Data from the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting Program shows a 4% increase in the total number of crimes reported to the Shaler Township Police Department from 2023 to 2024, with larceny accounting for nearly 60% of all reported offenses in 2024.
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