Editor’s note: This article was edited on June 3, 2026, to include the specific ZIP codes referred to in each market and to highlight Shadyside in Pittsburgh’s section.
In 2026 Q1, three Pennsylvania housing markets made the nation’s top 25 hottest markets, according to a report from the Philadelphia Business Journal.
The hottest housing markets were derived from listing and sales data, emphasizing sales and pricing momentum in each market.
No. 3 – Baden (15005)
Baden took the third spot nationwide. The Pittsburgh suburb had an average listing price of $752,721 and an average sale price of $534,046.
No. 12 – Wrightsville (17368)
The 12th hottest housing market was Wrightsville, a borough in York County. The market had an average list price of $448,516 and an average sale price of $507,066.
No. 23 – Shadyside, Pittsburgh (15232)
Pittsburgh’s Shadyside neighborhood made the top 25 hottest markets, squeezing in at no. 23. The area had an average list price of $1,080,772 and an average sale price of $1,131,415.
Overall, Pittsburgh has been lauded for its affordability and named a best place to retire, Pennsylvania’s second most livable metro, the third best city for young couples and a place where downsizing pays off.
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