Why Live in Carrick
Carrick, located on Pittsburgh's south side, combines peaceful residential living with urban convenience, being less than 5 miles from downtown. The neighborhood features narrow, hilly streets with sidewalks and parallel parked cars. Homes in Carrick are affordable and charming, showcasing a variety of architectural styles such as Victorians, American Foursquares, midcentury Tudor Revivals, and bungalows. The median home value is $139,882, notably below the national average, with lot sizes averaging just over a tenth of an acre, offering relatively larger yards than those closer to downtown.
Served by Pittsburgh Public Schools, Carrick includes schools like Concord K-5, South Brook 6-8, and Carrick High, which provides specialized programs in Business Technology and Health Technology alongside AP coursework. The neighborhood features green spaces such as Phillips Park, known for its scenic trails and disc golf course, and Volunteers Field with its ballfields.
Brownsville Road is Carrick’s main street, offering shopping options like Shop ‘n Save and Uni-Mart, and local bars such as Carrick Inn. The area also includes a Carnegie Library branch and the Carrick Community Pavilion, hosting farmers markets, food trucks, and live music events. Public transportation is accessible with PRT bus stops along Brownsville Road and the Denise T Station, making carless commutes to downtown straightforward. For drivers, Route 51 connects to the Liberty Tunnels, facilitating commutes of less than 5 miles to downtown Pittsburgh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carrick a good place to live?
Carrick is a good place to live, receiving 3.3 stars from its residents. Carrick is considered fairly walkable and somewhat bikeable with good transit options. Carrick is a suburban neighborhood. Carrick has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 9.0 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $61,009 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 20.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Carrick are home owners, with 41.5% of residents renting and 58.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Carrick can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Carrick neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Carrick?
The median home price in Carrick is $161,650. If you put a 20% down payment of $32,300 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $820 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $35K a year to afford the median home price in Carrick. The average household income in Carrick is $61K.
What are the best public schools in Carrick?
The best public schools that serve Carrick are:
What are the best private schools in Carrick?
The best private schools that serve Carrick are:
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Are home prices dropping in Carrick?
Yes, home prices in Carrick are down 3% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Carrick, PA
On average, homes in Carrick, Pittsburgh sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Carrick, Pittsburgh over the last 12 months is $153,950, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$153,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$155,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$155,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$105
Number of Homes for Sale
25
Last 12 months Home Sales
146
Median List Price
$161,650
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
