Why Live in Chartiers
Chartiers, also known as Chartiers City, is a tranquil residential neighborhood in Pittsburgh's West End. It has a mix of early 20th-century National homes and midcentury designs, including bi-levels and ranch-style houses. The community is close-knit, with active civic and youth football associations. Chartiers Park, recently renovated, offers a spray park, playground, walking paths and a multi-purpose athletic field. McGonigle Park provides additional community park amenities nearby. The neighborhood is served by the Pittsburgh Public School District, with options for both neighborhood and magnet schools. Crafton-Ingram Shopping Center is just 2 miles away, home to restaurants like Hanlon’s Cafe and Pizza Palermo, and stores such as Giant Eagle and Busy Beaver. The Mall at Robinson, 8 miles away, offers extensive shopping options and is surrounded by even more big-box stores and strip malls. Chartiers is conveniently located about 5 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, 8 miles from Oakland, and 15 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport. Public transportation is accessible via the 27 Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus, which runs along Chartiers Avenue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chartiers a good place to live?
Chartiers is a good place to live. Chartiers is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Chartiers is a suburban neighborhood. Chartiers has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.1 people per acre and a median age of 45. The average household income is $74,318 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 28.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Chartiers are home owners, with 23.3% of residents renting and 76.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Chartiers can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Chartiers neighborhood guide.
Is Chartiers, PA a safe neighborhood?
Chartiers, PA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Chartiers?
The median home price in Chartiers is $122,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $24,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 5.98%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $590 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $25K a year to afford the median home price in Chartiers. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Chartiers is $74K.
What are the best public schools in Chartiers?
The best public schools that serve Chartiers are:
What are the best private schools in Chartiers?
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Are home prices dropping in Chartiers?
Yes, home prices in Chartiers are down 35% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Chartiers, PA
On average, homes in Chartiers, Pittsburgh sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Chartiers, Pittsburgh over the last 12 months is $106,000, down 34% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$106,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$106,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$95
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$122,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
15%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-34%