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Home Values and Ownership Trends in Pittsburgh's Southside Flats: A Decade of Change
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Property Value
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Percent Owner Occupied
Housing Prices
Median Rent
Population
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Property Value
Percent Owner Occupied
Housing Prices
Median Rent
Population
Southside Flats, a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is characterized by its lively East Carson Street, which offers a wide range of bars, restaurants, and shops. Over the past decade, this area has experienced changes in homeownership rates and housing prices, with a general trend towards increased renter occupancy and rising average home values. The homeownership rate in Southside Flats has gradually declined from 41% in 2013 to 38% in 2022. Despite this decrease in ownership, average home prices in the neighborhood have shown consistent growth. In 2013, the average home price was $217,815, which increased to $285,172 by 2022, representing a significant 30.9% rise over nine years. The relationship between federal interest rates and homeownership rates in Southside Flats appears to follow the general trend of lower interest rates encouraging homeownership. For example, when interest rates were relatively low at 0.11% in 2013, the homeownership rate was 41%. However, as interest rates increased in later years, such as 1.83% in 2018, the homeownership rate declined to 35%. This pattern suggests that higher interest rates may have made home financing less affordable for potential buyers in the neighborhood.
The renter population in Southside Flats has grown from 59% in 2013 to 62% in 2022. This increase in renters has been accompanied by fluctuations in average rent prices. In 2013, the average rent was $1,352, which rose to $1,434 in 2016, before declining to $1,390 in 2022. The population of the neighborhood has also varied during this period, from 6,863 in 2013 to 7,043 in 2022, potentially influencing the demand for rental properties and affecting rent prices.
The most recent data shows that the average home price in Southside Flats for 2023 was $281,777, indicating a slight decrease from 2022. In 2024, the average home price has stabilized at $281,876. Federal interest rates have increased significantly, reaching 5.02% in 2023 and 5.33% in 2024. These higher interest rates may impact future homeownership trends in the neighborhood.
Applying predictive models to forecast 5-year trends, it is anticipated that average home prices in Southside Flats may continue to rise moderately, albeit at a slower pace due to the current high interest rates. Average rent prices are likely to increase as well, driven by the growing renter population and potential shifts in housing preferences.
In summary, Southside Flats has experienced a gradual shift towards a higher percentage of renters over the past decade, coinciding with substantial increases in average home prices. The neighborhood's housing market has shown resilience, with home values appreciating despite fluctuations in homeownership rates. The recent stabilization of home prices and the significant rise in interest rates may signal a new phase in the neighborhood's housing dynamics, potentially affecting both homeownership rates and rental demand in the coming years.
