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Chartiers

Chartiers

$160,731 Average Value
$123 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

Chartiers is a peaceful community close to shops and city hubs

Chartiers, also called Chartiers City, is a quiet, residential neighborhood in the West End of Pittsburgh. Its blocks of lower-cost single-family houses are home to a close-knit community that maintains an active civic organization and youth football association. You can easily walk to an updated neighborhood park or take a short Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus ride to the Crafton-Ingram Shopping Center. It's only a little farther to reach downtown Pittsburgh or other Steel City hubs like the Mall at Robinson and Pittsburgh International Airport.

Chartiers sits on rolling hills with trees throughout the neighborhood.
Chartiers sits on rolling hills with trees throughout the neighborhood.
Crosswalks and sidewalks support walkability in Chartiers.
Crosswalks and sidewalks support walkability in Chartiers.
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Types and costs of homes compared to the rest of the West End

“Chartiers is a pretty in-demand neighborhood,” says Chris Ivory, a Realtor with Keller Williams who’s specialized in the Pittsburgh market for 36 years. “You’re going to find diverse and different homes. It’s not just old stock that’s over 100 years old. You’ll also see newer split-levels and ranches.” Sidewalks line Chartiers Avenue, disappearing into side streets full of National homes from the early 20th century and classic midcentury designs like bi-levels and ranch-style houses. Prices for move-in-ready homes range from around $60,000 to the upper $100,000s.

Chartiers has a median single-family home price in the lower $100,000s. It's slightly lower than the median housing costs in nearby Sheraden, Crafton Heights and Windgap, but higher than the median in Esplen.

Traditional homes with attached garages are found in Chartiers.
Traditional homes with attached garages are found in Chartiers.
Many bi‑level homes in Chartiers include attached garages.
Many bi‑level homes in Chartiers include attached garages.
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Driving and taking PRT buses around Pittsburgh

It’s a short drive to reach commuter hubs in Pittsburgh, including downtown, Pittsburgh International Airport and Oakland, a major health care and education center in the East End. The 27 Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus stops along Chartiers Avenue between the Crafton-Ingram Shopping Center and downtown Pittsburgh. However you get there, you’re around:

  • 5 miles from downtown Pittsburgh
  • 8 miles from Oakland
  • 15 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport

Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses run along Chartiers Avenue.
Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses run along Chartiers Avenue.
Chartiers is located about 5 miles west of downtown Pittsburgh.
Chartiers is located about 5 miles west of downtown Pittsburgh.
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Attending neighborhood and magnet schools in PPS

Chartiers is served by the Pittsburgh Public School District. PPS allows kids to attend their zoned neighborhood schools or apply to specialized magnet programs. Pittsburgh Brashear High School, a neighborhood school for Chartiers, also offers a program for students interested in becoming teachers.

Westwood K‑5 serves students in the nearby Westwood area.
Westwood K‑5 serves students in the nearby Westwood area.
South Hills Middle School serves students in nearby Beechview.
South Hills Middle School serves students in nearby Beechview.
Pittsburgh Brashear High School serves Chartiers students.
Pittsburgh Brashear High School serves Chartiers students.
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Close to Chartiers and McGonigle parks

Chartiers is tucked between two of the city’s neighborhood parks. “Right on Chartiers Avenue, they just put a good amount of money into that park,” Ivory says. Chartiers Park reopened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in 2023, where families got to explore the new spray park, playground equipment and winding walking paths built on the sloping green space. The park’s multi-purpose athletic field often hosts football games for the Westside Mustang Youth Athletic Association. McGonigle Park is down a hill along the east side of Chartiers, home to an older playground, a couple of basketball courts and a baseball field.

Youth sports and practices take place at Chartiers Park.
Youth sports and practices take place at Chartiers Park.
McGonigle Park offers swings and play space for families.
McGonigle Park offers swings and play space for families.
Chartiers playground serves as a neighborhood gathering spot.
Chartiers playground serves as a neighborhood gathering spot.
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Driving to Crafton-Ingram and Robinson shopping

Chartiers is about 2 miles from the Crafton-Ingram Shopping Center, a plaza of mom-and-pop and chain businesses. You can find plenty of places to eat or go shopping there, including:

  • Hanlon’s Cafe, a cozy homestyle diner
  • Pizza Palermo, a takeout favorite for Italian staples and hoagies
  • Giant Eagle, a popular Pittsburgh-area grocery store
  • Busy Beaver, a hub for home improvement projects
  • Crafton Ingram Lanes, a nostalgic place to go bowling
You’re also about 8 miles from The Mall at Robinson, a large indoor shopping mall surrounded by big-box retailers and strip malls.

Residents often order takeout from Doughboy’s Pizza.
Residents often order takeout from Doughboy’s Pizza.
Mancini’s Bakery is a longtime stop for bread and baked goods.
Mancini’s Bakery is a longtime stop for bread and baked goods.
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Watching out for neighbors and joining local organizations

“It’s a neighborhood where the community sucks you in,” says Mary Ellen Barbour Williams, a longtime Chartiers resident who raised her family in the area. “No one gets left out. Your neighbors want to get to know you and keep an eye on the kids playing down the street.” Beyond a general know-your-neighbor vibe, Chartiers also stays connected through local organizations. Neighbors get together to cheer on the Westside Mustangs during their games, and the Windgap-Chartiers City Civic Club meets monthly to plan community events and discuss issues that impact its two represented neighborhoods.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Pittsburgh International

26 min drive

Bus

Chartiers Ave & Oetting

Bus

Chartiers Ave & Oltman

Bus

Chartiers Ave & Marlow

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Chartiers Ave & Oltman Fs

Bus

Chartiers Ave & Middletown

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Chartiers US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
223
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,272
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,028
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
539
Median Age
45
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.8%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$70,861
Below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$74,318

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.1%
College Graduates
28.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14%
% Population in Labor Force
61.4%
On par with the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
49''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

40 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

40 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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