Consumers are feeling more confident about both buying and selling homes in Pittsburgh despite the pandemic. With more and more people working remotely and spending more time in their homes than ever before, it’s no surprise that consumers are looking for bigger homes because some people just need more room. And others are interested in selling their city dwellings in order to move to a less expensive, more open suburban visage. 

And in Pennsylvania, you should head to Pittsburgh, which was recently named the second-best place in the United States to get the most space for your money in the housing market, according to realtor.com®. Pittsburgh has been named one of the most affordable places with job opportunities, a great place for new graduates, and the best city for first-time buyers, to name a few accolades. These awards are attractive in particular for first-time homebuyers looking to start off on the right foot with their first real estate transaction. 

In Pittsburgh, the median listing price is $247,450, with a median price per square foot of $65. An earlier realtor.com® report found that the most wanted attribute during the height of the pandemic was space, and if you agree with the majority, perhaps you can get the best bang for your buck in the Steel City. This applies to the low price per square foot of interior living areas, and the greater outdoor space you can have access to in many neighborhoods of this city and its suburbs. The average suburban home provides between a quarter acre and half-acre of outdoor living space for its owners.

Thriving suburban communities, technology innovation, reopening sports and gambling, and tons of outdoor adventures just a short drive away? It’s no wonder why many homeowners looking to make a change are looking towards the city of Pittsburgh.