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Pittsburgh, PA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It is the second-largest city in the state and is known for its abundance of historic sites, museums, and parks. Retirees…
Pittsburgh is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It is the second-largest city in the state and is known for its abundance of historic sites, museums, and parks. Retirees enjoy Pittsburgh for its wide variety of activities, both indoor and outdoor.
Climate & Geography
Located in Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and temperatures can reach the 90s. Winters are cold and moderately snowy, and the average annual precipitation is roughly 34 inches of rainfall and 41 inches of snowfall.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
During the warm summer months, residents enjoy spending their days at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens as well as hiking and biking through Mount Washington. In addition, active adults can catch professional baseball games at PNC Park.
For entertainment, residents enjoy the many historic sites and museums of the city, including the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum. The Strip District has local shops and eateries, and Market Square hosts large community events like winter festivals and a farmers market.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The overall cost of living in Pittsburgh is lower than the national average because of low health care and housing costs.
Pennsylvania is very tax-friendly towards retirees because the state exempts all forms of retirement income after the age of 60, including Social Security benefits, pensions, and 401(k)s, and IRAs. Property taxes are higher than average, but homeowners and renters 65 and older are eligible for rebates on their property taxes or rent.
Health Care
The Pittsburgh metro area ranks in the top 75 communities on Gallup’s Well-Being Index.
Pittsburgh residents have easy access to quality health care with three hospitals rated high performing by U.S. News in the city. These include St. Clair Hospital, UPMC Passavant, and UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, which is also nationally ranked.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Pittsburgh, there is 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Pittsburgh has 25 homes, the largest has 25 homes, and the average community consists of 25 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Pittsburgh.
5 communities near Pittsburgh
10 homes near Pittsburgh
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,905 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,090 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,214 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,760 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,304 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,276 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,083 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,170 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,927 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,393 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In Pittsburgh, there is 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Pittsburgh has 25 homes, the largest has 25 homes, and the average community consists of 25 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Area 55+ Housing Market Trends
Number of Listings
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