Pittsburgh, PA
How Happy Are Pittsburgh's Homeowners?
Enjoying a Steelers Game and a Primanti Bros. sandwich may make Pittsburgh’s homeowners happy. But when it comes to their homes, they’re looking for a little more. Smaller, older homes with dated kitchens and bathrooms give the Steel City a lower-than-average happiness score, with more than half of residents saying a remodel would make them happier. But it’s not all bad news. More than three-quarters of Pittsburghers say their homes are worth more than they paid for them.
Happiest Home Projects
Pittsburgh's homeowners told us about the completed home projects that have brought them the most joy - and about the projects they desire that will make them even happier. When projects overlap, it means they make homeowners happy whether they're enjoying them now or aspiring to enjoy them later.
Top Completed ProjectsAlready Making Homeowners Happy
- Painted interior room/area
- Remodeled the kitchen
- Remodeled a bathroom
- Replaced/refinished flooring
- Built a patio/deck/porch/sun room
Top Projects That WouldMake Homeowners Happier
- Remodel the kitchen
- Remodel a bathroom
- Replace/add windows
- Install or replace driveway or walkway
- Replace/refinish flooring
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Happiest Home Features
Pittsburgh's homeowners told us about the home features that have brought them the most joy - and about the features they desire that will make them even happier. When projects overlap, it means they make homeowners happy whether they're enjoying them now or aspiring to enjoy them later.
Top-Ranking Interior Features
Top Completed ProjectsAlready Making Homeowners Happy
- Central air conditioning
- Up-to-date kitchen
- Hardwood flooring
- Lots of natural light
- New appliances
Top Projects That WouldMake Homeowners Happier
- Up-to-date kitchen
- Up-to-date bathrooms
- Marble or quartz countertops
- New windows
- Improved insulation
Top-Ranking Exterior Features
Top Completed ProjectsAlready Making Homeowners Happy
- Patio or deck
- Front porch
- Attached garage
- Side or back porch
- Trees
Top Projects That WouldMake Homeowners Happier
- Professional landscaping
- Outdoor lighting
- Freshly painted exterior
- Fence
- New roof
Other Contributors to Home Happiness
It's not just projects and features that make Pittsburgh's homeowners happy, but also factors such as equity, community and accessibility.
What Makes
Homeowners Happy?
- Reasonable cost of living
- Easy access to highways
- Good municipal services
- Reasonable property & school taxes
- Highly-rated school district
Overall Home
Happiness
of homeowners consider themselves at least somewhat happy with their homes.
Impact of Home
Equity on Happiness
To Be Happier In My Home
I'd Like To...
of homeowners say they would be happier if they could remodel or add on to their homes.
A Snapshot of the Typical Home
The results of our Homeowner Happiness Survey suggest that these characteristics describe the average Pittsburgh home:
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Homeowners have:3.2 bedrooms
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Homeowners have:2.1 bathrooms
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Average time living in home:14 years
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Average square footage:2,000
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Age of home:52 years
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