Pittsburgh: Economy & Jobs
$65,742 is the median household income in Pittsburgh (1.2× below Allegheny County median $78,548; 1.2× below Pennsylvania median $77,971), with homes at a median value of $205,800. The surrounding county supports 670,637 jobs (avg $78,297).
- $94,625 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Pennsylvania $73,856).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $65,742 — above the Pennsylvania median ($61,953). Poverty rate 20.1% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 3.1× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 23.0% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $616,670 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $58,352,572 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $94,625 (vs Pennsylvania $73,856) |
| Income Estimate | $73,085 |
| Median Household Income | $65,742 (vs Pennsylvania $61,953) |
| Poverty Rate | 20.1% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $65,742 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.9% — near the U.S. average of ~4%. 22% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 22.70 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 22.4% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 670,637 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $52,508,635,103 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $78,297 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 5,948,490 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% (vs Pennsylvania 4.0%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 98 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 27,412 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 279.70 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Vegetable Totals, Horticulture Totals, Floriculture Totals, Bedding Plant Totals |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 33,827 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 696,939 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 45,197,234 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 193 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 159 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 203 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 298 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 14 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 181 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 102 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 47 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 1,075 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 1,092 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 312 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 338 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (20)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Eden's Market |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 448 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | PITTSBURGH METROPOLITAN AREA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $23,428,118,396 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 18,733.83 (vs Pennsylvania $8,556) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 1,250,578 people (vs Pennsylvania 12,317) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Job Training · Total count | 20 |
|---|---|
| Pct Drove Alone | 47.5% |
| Pct Public Transit | 9.6% |
| Pct Walked | 22.4% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 33.6 years (vs Pennsylvania 36.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 26.9% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 10 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12