Wilmerding Borough, a small town with historic significance, is home to the Westinghouse Air Brake Company General Office Building, known as "The Castle." This landmark, featuring Romanesque and Renaissance Revival architecture, now serves as a museum and is central to the annual George Westinghouse Days festival. The neighborhood, located on Turtle Creek and adjacent to Turtle Creek Borough, is designed in a grid pattern with homes that typically have on-street parking, sidewalks, and medium-sized yards. Housing options include American Foursquares with front porches and brick exteriors, compact bungalows with vinyl and red brick exteriors, and pastel-painted Victorians with wraparound porches. Wilmerding’s median home price is just under $80,000, similar to nearby Turtle Creek.
Wilmerding offers several attractions, including Wilmerding Park with its Great War Monument and Airbrake Park, which features a playground and walking trail along the old Westinghouse Interworks Railway. The Wilmerding Community Center provides indoor recreation with a gymnasium and pool, offering swim lessons and CPR classes. The business district includes dining options such as Johnny’s Italian Dining, Pasquale’s Pizzeria, and Fan Club Sports Bar, known for its extensive French fry toppings and Steelers game gatherings.
Residents are within 2 miles of a shopping center with a Walmart, Advanced Auto Parts, and Dollar General, as well as Rossi's Flea Market, a unique regional shopping destination. Wilmerding is located 14 miles east of downtown Pittsburgh, about a 30-minute drive, making it convenient for work commutes and weekend trips to Market Square. The neighborhood is characterized by its low-cost housing, historical parks, and local dining options.