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Latrobe

Latrobe

Located in Westmoreland County

$168,026 Average Value
$168 Average Price per Sq Ft
56 Homes For Sale

Latrobe was the original Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.

This little, bustling city 40 miles west of Pittsburgh is the birthplace and childhood home of American television star Fred Rogers, and of golf legend Arnold Palmer. This is where Rogers spent his childhood playing with puppets and imagining his own make-believe worlds, and where Palmer first learned to golf at the local country club.

But Latrobe has a lot more going for it than its celebrity natives. It has a strong school district where every school is highly rated, a restaurant inside of an refurbished train station, and Saint Vincent College, the summer practice training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers. There’s also a well-loved ice cream parlor, where you know they know what they’re doing, because Latrobe is also the birthplace of the banana split. This town is not to be underestimated.

“It’s in the Laurel Mountains, so it’s very picturesque,” says Melissa Brooks, Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate in Latrobe. “It’s exactly what small town America looks like. There’s a main street with some smaller side streets. If you blink, you’re out of town.”

Houses in Latrobe were, for the most part, built throughout the 20th century. There are two-story brick houses for $145,000, houses with walk-up brick staircases for $235,000, ranch-style homes for $228,000, 1,600-square-foot 1910s bungalows for $194,000 and two-story houses with porches for $164,000.

The Steelers aren’t the only ones making the most of Latrobe in the summertime. When it gets warm outside, kids spend time at the 52-acre Legion Keener Park, which has tons of sports fields and courts, playgrounds, barbecue areas, a three-mile fitness trail for running and rollerblading, a swimming pool and a band shell. Neighbors can go canoeing or kayaking on the Loyalhanna Creek and surrounding tributaries, or spend the day at Idlewild & SoakZone, an amusement park that’s about 10 miles away.

There are several places downtown to eat, drink and explore. DiSalvo’s Station Restaurant operates out of a restored 1903 train station and hosts events like cigar nights, gourmet wine dinners and even weddings. There are pizzerias, breweries and other low-key restaurants, Brooks says, and the community really loves 512 Coffee and Ice Cream, which was restored under new management less than a decade ago. This is where you can get an artistically-designed latte, a charcuterie board, some tea and – of course – a banana split.

And speaking of banana splits, let’s face it. When your town is known for creating something like the banana split, you have to honor that. And Latrobe does, every year, at the Great American Banana Split Celebration. Every year, in August, the community holds its banana split festival over the course of several days. It consists of games, live performances, face painting, climbing walls, a car show, a cornhole tournament and, of course, plenty of ice cream. It’s not to be missed.

Kids in Latrobe attend school through the Greater Latrobe School District, which has an A from Niche. The district has three elementary schools, one junior high school and one senior high school. When kids enter high school, they choose from one of five state-determined career pathways. The idea is that once kids are on track to do what they want to do, they’ll be ready to help meet the state’s workforce needs upon graduation. The closest elementary school to downtown is Latrobe Elementary School, which has an A- from Niche.

Between the banana split festival, Steelers training camp and Mister Roger’s actual childhood neighborhood, there’s a lot to love about Latrobe. Come here and make it your home.

Alan Battles
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Alan Battles

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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Kelli Verosky

    Kelli Verosky

    RE/MAX SELECT REALTY

    (412) 968-8852

    161 Total Sales

    2 in Latrobe

    $212K - $250K Price Range

    Kelli Verosky
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  • Anna Clark

    Anna Clark

    Responds Quickly

    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY

    (878) 309-4838

    89 Total Sales

    4 in Latrobe

    $110K - $269K Price Range

    Anna Clark
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  • Lindsay Neary

    Lindsay Neary

    Responds Quickly

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (878) 309-6395

    63 Total Sales

    9 in Latrobe

    $78K - $250K Price Range

    Lindsay Neary
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  • Devie Rollison

    Devie Rollison

    REALTY ONE GROUP GOLD STANDARD

    (412) 924-5851

    298 Total Sales

    3 in Latrobe

    $140K - $353K Price Range

    Devie Rollison
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  • Victoria Scalise

    Victoria Scalise

    Responds Quickly

    SCALISE REAL ESTATE

    (878) 309-9674

    103 Total Sales

    13 in Latrobe

    $52K - $1M Price Range

    Victoria Scalise
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  • Nick Bova

    Nick Bova

    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY

    (412) 467-0670

    254 Total Sales

    1 in Latrobe

    $95,000 Price

    Nick Bova
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Latrobe Housing Trends

On average, homes in Latrobe, PA sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Latrobe, PA over the last 12 months is $204,250, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$219,900
Median Sale Price
$204,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$210,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$178,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$190,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
229
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$168

Area Facts

Number of Homes
2,854
Number of Homes for Sale
56
Median Year Built
1993
Months of Supply
2.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,963
On par with the national average
1,926
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,179
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,020
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,681

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Oct 18
    Open Sat 10AM - 12PM

    226 Brinker St, Latrobe, PA 15650

    $235,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,215 Sq Ft
    • 226 Brinker St
    • New 4 days ago

    This well-built 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-level home offers solid construction, great flow, and the perfect mix of comfort and potential. The multi-level design provides natural separation between living and sleeping areas, while the main level features generous living and dining spaces ready for your personal touch. Enjoy the incredible enclosed back porch — perfect for morning coffee or quiet

    Steve Limani REALTY ONE GROUP GOLD STANDARD

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  • Saturday, Oct 18
    Open Sat 11PM - 1PM

    408 Highview St, Latrobe, PA 15650

    $264,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 990 Sq Ft
    • 408 Highview St
    • New 8 days ago

    Welcome to your newly secluded oasis on a corner lot in the Derry Township area. On almost half an acre, this beautiful 3 bed 1 bath remodeled all brick home has everything you need to just take off your shoes and relax. As you walk in the front door you will immediately see brand new flooring with a fresh coat of paint, and natural sunlight boasting throughout. Feast your eyes on all of the

    Corey Drexler KEFALOS & ASSOC R. E.

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  • Sunday, Oct 19
    Open Sun 12PM - 2PM

    601 S Shenandoah Dr, Latrobe, PA 15650

    $360,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 601 S Shenandoah Dr
    • New 9 days ago

    Welcome to this 4-bed, 2.5-bath home in the heart of Wimmerton with 3 spacious levels of living space. Gorgeous hardwood floors through much of main level, where flow feels natural and open. Family room, anchored by cozy fireplace, opens to kitchen, perfect for catching up while dinner is on. Living room connects to formal dining area, and 1st fl laundry and half bath add effortless

    Melissa Shipley BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Latrobe Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
8,047
Median Age
45
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.6%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$54,521
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,409

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.1%
College Graduates
26.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
45''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®®

50 / 100
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