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Residential revitalization north of Penn Avenue
North of the trendy, restaurant-studded Penn Avenue, Garfield is a walkable community on the east side of Pittsburgh. Despite its decline in the 1960s, this small neighborhood has seen revitalization in recent years with a wave of renovations sweeping Garfield’s historic, early-century homes. Prices are climbing as the area continues gaining traction, but compared to other East Side communities, Garfield remains one of the more affordable spots within a 5-mile radius of downtown.
Restaurants and shops line Penn St. and they offer local foods and crafts.
The streets of Garfield are gridded across steep slopes.
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An array of early 20th-century homes
Garfield’s dense housing features a handful of historic styles. The steep gables of Victorian Revivals reach for the sky next to cozy bungalows and Colonial Revivals. The sturdy, boxy builds of American Foursquares are also common, with large front porches where residents can lunch al fresco in the summertime. Most homes in Garfield were built in the early 20th century — properties needing a little TLC range from less than $90,000 to $200,000. Renovated, move-in ready charmers list between $200,000 and the mid $400,000s, while new construction homes cost more than $1 million. Multifamily properties, such as duplexes and townhouses, can be found throughout the neighborhood as well. Garfield is home to an even split of renters and homeowners, making the area accessible to a wide variety of potential residents.
Gabled roof houses with porches line Broad Street.
Water Tower House in Garfield has a three-story townhouse layout.
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Pitt Field and Kite Hill Park
Despite all the mature trees and flora around Garfield, this community doesn’t have the most parks, but there are little pockets of green space folks can use for recreation. Fort Pitt Field is the home of the Garfield Gators, a local youth football team. Tucked away on the north side of Garfield, Garfield Community Farm provides residents with fresh, organic veggies and fruits and educational opportunities. Besides fresh produce, this area is also filled with edible landscaping. Surrounded by towering oaks, Kite Hill Park has a basketball court where local athletes can shoot hoops.
Pitt Field in Garfield includes a football field and baseball diamond.
Kite Hill Park is a basketball court tucked into the woods of Garfield.
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Extracurriculars at Milliones 6-12
Pittsburgh Public Schools serves those in the Garfield community. Students can start school at Pittsburgh Arsenal PreK-5 before continuing to Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8. These schools share a building less than 2 miles from Garfield, and both have C ratings on Niche. After eighth grade, students can move on to Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12, rated D-plus. This university preparatory high school offers magnet programs through a partnership with the University of Pittsburgh. Students can enrich their school days with extracurriculars from sports, such as wrestling, cross country and football, to clubs in areas like business, international studies and student government.
Pittsburgh Arsenal Middle School has a large campus and sports field for students to utilize.
Pittsburgh Milliones serves grades 6-12 with top education and after school programs.
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Pittsburgh traffic is no joke
Garfield residents can cross the river or cut straight through the city to get to downtown Pittsburgh. Despite being so close, this 5-mile commute can take up to a half-hour during rush hour. Public transportation is a popular choice for traveling around the city. PRT bus stops can be found around the neighborhood, especially on main roads like Penn Avenue.
Garfield is surrounded by other highly populated neighborhoods.
Public transportation is easy to access if you head down to Penn Ave in Garfield.
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Penn Avenue’s explosion of flavor
If they wanted, Garfield residents could dine out at a different spot every day of the week. Penn Avenue has a diverse selection of restaurants, bars and cafes. Spak Brothers, committed to offering sustainable and healthy food, is an absolute must-try pizza joint in Garfield. Soju is a Korean fusion restaurant known for its Korean Kimchi Nachos and features craft beer and cocktails. Classic Pittsburgh chain Primanti Bros has a location on Penn Avenue as well.
As for home cooking, Garfield residents can get their grocery shopping done at Aldi or one of the local markets around the neighborhood, like Garfield Market.
Spak Brothers is always serving up a high volume of pizzas throughout the week in Garfield.
Garfield residents typically shop at the local Aldi for affordable groceries.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Garfield
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Garfield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Garfield, Pittsburgh sell after 106 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Garfield, Pittsburgh over the last 12 months is $270,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Stylish Corner-Lot Renovation with Designer TouchesWelcome to 428 Donna Street—where classic charm meets modern updates on a prime corner lot. This bright and open home features front parking, a welcoming front porch, and standout curb appeal.The dream kitchen boasts quartz countertops, a waterfall island, stainless steel appliances, and on-trend lighting. The open layout is perfect for
5111 Penn Avenue presents a rare opportunity to own a 1250 SF commercial storefront, two beautifully renovated 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartments, and an adjoining vacant 20' x 100' commercial lot in the heart of Garfield. The commercial space is a blank canvas and the full basement and attached garage provides plenty of extra space to support your business. Gas and Electric are split.
Welcome to this beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home nestled in the heart of Garfield — one of Pittsburgh’s most dynamic and growing East End neighborhoods. Offering 1,216 square feet of stylish living space, this home is truly move-in ready.Enjoy all-new flooring, fresh paint, modern fixtures, and a completely updated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and quartz
Jeremy TaggartDEACON & HOOVER REAL ESTATE ADVISORS LLC
Finish This Gem! Must See! Heart of Garfield! Beautiful tree lined street. This grand home is conveniently located near local shopping, public transit, and offers easy access to anywhere in the city. Recently renovated- looking for the right buyer to bring some creativity and put on their own finishing touches. First floor: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, and Half Bath. Second Floor: 3
Fully furnished studio apartment available for June 1 lease-start! Look no further! This studio apartment comes furnished with a pull-out sleeper sofa, a full kitchenette with gas stove, a private dressing area, and a storage closet. The fresh, updated full bathroom is shared with unit #4 and #5. All utilities included! No pets. No on-site laundry. Ample street parking.
Convenient location: Completely renovated, 2-bedroom townhouse, with an updated, spacious floor plan. Ideal for those wanting to be near West Penn Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, and Children's Hospital. Located two blocks from Children's Hospital and only one block from Penn Avenue shopping and restaurants. Features include: Kitchen equipped with stainless-steel appliances, custom cabinets
Recently renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Garfield, located on a quiet residential street just a few blocks from Penn Ave. Enjoy easy access to nearby grocery stores (Aldi, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Giant Eagle), as well as restaurants, coffee shops, public transportation, and Children's Hospital.The home includes: Open floorplan with modern kitchen and appliances
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,760
Median Age
36
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,816
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,904
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.6%
College Graduates
44.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16%
% Population in Labor Force
71.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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