Three maps that explain Pittsburgh’s homeownership geography

Pittsburgh is now a majority renter city, with 52% renter-occupied housing, slightly less than cities like Cleveland and Cincinnati. Barriers like rising student debt, home prices, and stagnant wages limit homeownership. Downtown and Oakland have low ownership rates, while neighborhoods on the city's edges show higher rates. Vacancy rates vary widely, with some areas like Homewood South facing up to 40% vacancies, impacting quality of life and property values.