Wilkinsburg City Property Records in Pennsylvania

Wilkinsburg is a borough in Allegheny County, bordering Pittsburgh's East End, with a dense stock of older homes and a busy rental market. Deeds and mortgages are recorded with the Allegheny County Department of Real Estate downtown. The Allegheny County Office of Property Assessments maintains parcel ownership and assessed values, and the Allegheny County Treasurer collects and tracks county tax payments. Disputes over title, liens or code-related claims can reach the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. These are the proper official sources for Wilkinsburg records.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$48,565
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$140,300
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$2,708
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
2%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$978 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
32%
Population
Population:
14,165

Wilkinsburg Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Wilkinsburg, grouped into violent crimes and property crimes. Violent crime counts include 2 murders, 20 robberies, and 49 assaults, showing the number of these offenses reported in the city.

Property crime counts include 333 total property crimes, 73 burglaries, and 95 motor vehicle thefts. Total property crimes have the highest count in this data, followed by motor vehicle thefts and burglaries.

Readers can use these figures to understand the volume of reported crime in Wilkinsburg by category. The counts reflect reported incidents only and do not show how often crime occurs relative to the population.

Robberies
Robberies:
20
Burglary
Burglary:
73
Murder
Murder:
2
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
95
Theft
Theft:
165
Assault
Assault:
49
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
9

What Is the Population Profile of Wilkinsburg

Wilkinsburg's race and ethnicity data shows a population in which Black residents make up the largest share, with 6,802 residents (48%). The three largest groups are Black (48%, 6,802 people), White (37%, 5,273 people), and Two + Races (6%, 874 people). The data also includes Hispanic (6%, 800 people), Asian (2%, 263 people), Other Race (1%, 145 people), American Indian (0.06%, 8 people), and Pacific Islander (0%, 0 people).

Black
48%
6,802
White
37%
5,273
Hispanic
6%
800
Two + Races
6%
874
Asian
2%
263
Other Race
1%
145
American Indian
0.06%
8
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Wilkinsburg, Ratings Compared Across Pennsylvania B

The ratings cover different aspects of life in Wilkinsburg. The three highest-rated categories are Diversity (A), Nightlife (A-), and Commute (A-). Other notable ratings include Access to Parks (A-), Cost of Living (B), and Walkability (B+), while Housing (C+), Public Schools (C), and Weather (C) receive lower grades. The ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
B+
Nightlife
Nightlife
A-
Weather
Weather
C
Commute
Commute
A-
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
A-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
B+
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A
Good for Families
Good for Families
C+
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A-
Housing
Housing
C+
Jobs
Jobs
C+
Walkability
Walkability
B+

How Educated Is Wilkinsburg

Wilkinsburg's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (21%), Bachelor Degree (20%), and Associate Degree (15%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
21%
Bachelor Degree
20%
Associate Degree
15%
Some College
13%
Masters Degree
10%
Below High School
6%
Doctorate
4%

When Were Homes Built

Wilkinsburg's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during Before 1939 (41%), followed by 1940 - 1959 (27%) and 1960 - 1979 (19%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

Before 1939
41%
1940 - 1959
27%
1960 - 1979
19%
1980 - 1999
11%
2000 - Present
1%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Wilkinsburg's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 2 Bedrooms (32%), followed by 1 Bedroom (31%) and 3 Bedrooms (26%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

2 Bedrooms
32%
1 Bedroom
31%
3 Bedrooms
26%
4 Bedrooms
6%
5 or More Bedrooms
4%
No Bedrooms
2%

What Is the Average Age

Wilkinsburg's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (21%), 25 - 34 (20%), and 55 - 64 (15%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
21%
25 - 34
20%
55 - 64
15%
35 - 44
12%
45 - 54
9%
Under 10
8%
18 - 24
8%
10 - 17
6%

Property Market Trends at Wilkinsburg

Wilkinsburg's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $140,300. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $978 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Wilkinsburg's dynamic real estate landscape.

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