Stroll through Knoxville’s sloping streets and one might forget that they’re near the heart of Pennsylvania’s second-largest city. This is a Pittsburgh neighborhood that’s quieter than other parts of the city that are closer to downtown. Named after 19th-century area fruit farmer Jeremiah Knox, Knoxville is mostly residential and is bordered by other, similar neighborhoods. “Knoxville is unique in that it’s completely surrounded by residential neighborhoods around it,” says Jared Bundy, senior manager for content development with Visit Pittsburgh. “You can feel very secluded in Knoxville and get away from the city, even though you can still see the skyscrapers from that area.” Still, Knoxville places its residents close to the amenities of some nearby pockets of the city and is just about 3 miles from downtown.
Densely built classic homes dominate this area
Knoxville maintains a cohesive look thanks to the fact that most homes were built around the turn of the 20th century, with brick exteriors that have stood the test of time. The houses here are built closely together, with a combination of detached options and row home-style structures. Many homes here still come with compact lots, some of which offer off-street parking. A smattering of duplexes are mixed in with the traditional single-family homes in Knoxville. Options across this neighborhood stretch about 1,647 square feet on average. Prices for houses in Knoxville often start in the $60,0000s for a property that may need a bit of work and can climb to around $200,000 for a spacious home in good condition.
Townhomes are also popular in the Knoxville community.
Brick homes with well-maintained front lawns are common throughout the Knoxville neighborhood.
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Access amenities easily nearby
Though Knoxville is primarily residential, locals can take advantage of the sidewalks on virtually every street to stroll to spots in nearby neighborhoods. For instance, Flavor of Puerto Rico is a well-liked option in neighboring Mt. Oliver, particularly for its empanadas. The Allentown neighborhood to the north is also popular, with shops and restaurants lined along and near the thoroughfare of Warrington Avenue. Alla Famiglia is a well-liked Italian restaurant on Warrington and, after a meal, locals can peruse shops like clothing store The Culture Closet. Bottlerock Social Hall, on intersecting Arlington Avenue, is a draw for its comedy shows and other live entertainment. “They basically took a 70s steel mill-type bar and reopened it with wood paneling,” says Bundy, who has been with Visit Pittsburgh since 2022. “There’s a retro vibe in there. They have some innovative programming and some great comedy acts. As well as fun movie nights.” Also, Knoxville residents have relatively quick access to grocery shopping thanks to the Shop ’N Save in the Carrick neighborhood to the south.
Another satisfied Knoxville customer leaves Aprimo Pizza.
The future of Knoxville is now.
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Community council backs community events
The Knoxville Community Council backs and promotes various events in and near the neighborhood. Among the periodic programming is an Earth Month celebration in April at nearby McKinley Park, featuring games, face painting, music and more. There’s also a community health fair at St. Paul A.M.E. Church in the neighborhood in the fall, where locals can get flu vaccines and other CPR training.
Families around Pittsburgh love the Mckinley Park playground for a fun environment.
The St. Paul A.M.E Church in Knoxville holds an community health fair.
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Schools come close by
Kids in Knoxville can attend schools in the Pittsburgh Public School District, which has a C-plus overall grade on Niche. A student’s specific path can vary depending on what street they live on, but some in the neighborhood can start at Pittsburgh Arlington for prekindergarten through eighth grade, a C-rated school with student-teacher ratios of 10-to-1. Then, students across Knoxville can progress to the B-minus-rated Carrick High with Career and Technical Education programs in carpentry, culinary arts, finance technology, health and information technology.
Explore, discover, and thrive in the welcoming community of Arlington Elementary School.
Pittsburgh Carrick High School is an older school standing a few miles from downtown Pittsburgh.
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McKinley Park makes recreation easy
Knoxville neighbors the 79-acre McKinley Park, within reasonable walking distance for many. “Walk there in under five, under 10 minutes,” Bundy says. McKinley Park features everything from playgrounds to a skate park to basketball courts to trails.
Grab your board and take a drive to Beltzhoover so you can experience McKinley skate park for yourself.
Residents like to walk their dogs on the long peaceful trails of McKinley Park in Beltzhoover.
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Ride around the city with PRT
Knoxville has several stops in the city’s PRT bus system, which stands for Pittsburgh Regional Transit. PRT features a fleet of about 700 different buses operating across almost 100 routes. Also, drivers in town can use the Smithfield Street Bridge, the Liberty Bridge or the 10th Street Bridge to cross the Monongahela River into Downtown Pittsburgh, a trip of just about 3 miles.
Knoxville has PRT bus stops up and down Brownsville Road.
Residents of Knoxville have several bridges to choose from to travel into the city.
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Crime
According to the CAP Index, crime in Knoxville is above U.S. averages in the categories of robbery, assault with a weapon and homicide.
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On average, homes in Knoxville, Pittsburgh sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Knoxville, Pittsburgh over the last 12 months is $91,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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