Virtual Tour
Contingent
7440 LIGHTHOUSE PTPITTSBURGH, PA 15221
3
3
1,300 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Achieve Realty, Inc.
MLS® #: 1777045
Beacon Hill
Wilkinsburg
About the neighborhood
Beacon Hill offers a diverse mix of housing options, including large apartment buildings, single detached homes, and townhouses with many two-bedroom units available. Its convenient location provides easy access to nearby highways, making commuting by car straightforward and parking simple. Nearby neighborhoods feature well-distributed parks and green spaces, contributing to a peaceful environment with minimal pedestrian traffic. Educational facilities, including primary and secondary schools, are close to residences throughout the area. Bus service lines also cross this neighborhood, providing additional public transportation access. Overall, Beacon Hill combines convenient commuting, varied housing choices, and proximity to natural spaces for a balanced living experience.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forParks
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is a great medium of transportation in Beacon Hill. Accessing a place to park is easy, and the majority of houses for sale are a short drive from the closest highway. On the other hand, the public transit service in Beacon Hill is not very frequent. Nevertheless, there are around 10 bus lines passing through the neighborhood, and the nearest bus stop is typically very close by. This area is not especially bicycling-friendly because there is a considerable amount of hills, and there are few bike lanes. This neighborhood is also not especially well-suited for those who like to travel as pedestrians because few common errands can be run without needing a vehicle.
Services
In all but a limited number of cases, a car is required to do groceries. On the other hand, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a fair number of choices. When it comes to education, primary as well as high schools are convenient to get to without the need for a car from any location in this part of Wilkinsburg. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.
Character
There are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Beacon Hill. There are a few public green spaces close by for residents to discover and they are especially well-situated, which makes it easy to reach them. This area is relatively quiet, due to the presence of few pedestrians;.
Car friendly9.8
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.8
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly4.2
Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical
Transit friendly3.4
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants5.0
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries5.0
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping4.0
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes2.2
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet4.8
Some sources of noise nearby
Nightlife4.4
Variety of bars within a short drive
Vibrant2.4
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $49,345
- Median Household Income
- $56,365
Housing Type
- 33.1% SINGLE DETACHED
- 29.7% SEMI DETACHED
- 11.6% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 16.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 9.7% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 11.6%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 9.7%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
- Semi detached
- 29.7%
- Single detached
- 33.1%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 16.0%
Population Age
- 0 to 4
- 5.2%
- 5 to 9
- 0.8%
- 10 to 14
- 0.0%
- 15 to 19
- 5.4%
- 20 to 24
- 4.7%
- 25 to 29
- 6.9%
- 30 to 34
- 6.2%
- 35 to 39
- 6.7%
- 40 to 44
- 0.8%
- 45 to 49
- 4.3%
- 50 to 54
- 4.4%
- 55 to 59
- 5.5%
- 60 to 64
- 8.6%
- 65 to 69
- 7.1%
- 70 to 74
- 13.3%
- 75 to 79
- 8.9%
- 80 to 84
- 7.6%
- 85 and over
- 3.0%
- Median Age
- 58.5 years
Education Level
- 4.8% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 10.3% HIGH SCHOOL
- 28.8% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 23.5% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 17.7% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 13.1% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.1% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.5% PHD
- Bachelor's degree
- 17.7%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 23.5%
- PhD
- 0.5%
- High School
- 10.3%
- Master's degree
- 13.1%
- Did not graduate high school
- 4.8%
- Professional degree
- 1.1%
- Some college, no degree
- 28.8%
Commute Mode
- 0.5% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 16.0% TRANSIT
- 55.3% DRIVE
- 5.1% OTHER
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 55.3%
- None
- 23.1%
- Other
- 5.1%
- Transit
- 16.0%
- Foot
- 0.5%
Comparable Listings in Beacon Hill
Virtual Tour
1424 SUMMIT STPITTSBURGH, PA 15221
2
1
1,306 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS® #: 1776591
Virtual Tour
670 PRINCETON BLVDPITTSBURGH, PA 15221
4
2
1,836 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Janus Realty Advisors
MLS® #: 1762813
3D Virtual Tour
1942 WILLIAM PENN HWYPITTSBURGH, PA 15221
5
6
6,204 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS® #: 1765937
Virtual Tour
Contingent
1434 PENN AVEPITTSBURGH, PA 15221
4
2
1,447 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Coldwell Banker Realty
MLS® #: 1777111
Virtual Tour
1426 PENN AVEPITTSBURGH, PA 15221
3
3
1,254 SQ FT
Listing Broker: K & S Real Estate, Inc.
MLS® #: 1771131
New Listing
Virtual Tour
2301 MARBURY RDPITTSBURGH, PA 15221
4
3
2,628 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS® #: 1779489
New Listing
1740 WESLEY STPITTSBURGH, PA 15221
3
1
1,408 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Coldwell Banker Realty
MLS® #: 1779645
New Listing
2417 MARBURY RDPITTSBURGH, PA 15221
5
3
2,212 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Keller Williams Steel City
MLS® #: 1779725
Virtual Tour
Contingent
1337 FRANKLIN AVEPITTSBURGH, PA 15221
3
1
1,460 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Berkshire Hathaway the Preferred Realty
MLS® #: 1768974
Voted the Most Trusted Agents in Real Estate*
FIND A REMAX AGENT