Franklin Park offers a refined residential setting in Pittsburgh’s North Hills, combining established neighborhoods, natural surroundings and convenient access to the region’s major employment and commercial centers.
Homes throughout the borough range from classic residences in mature neighborhoods to custom-built properties, newer construction and substantial luxury homes. Larger lots, wooded settings and thoughtfully landscaped properties are particularly well represented, giving many areas of Franklin Park a sense of space and privacy while remaining connected to the surrounding North Hills.
Franklin Park is served by the North Allegheny School District, which also includes Marshall Township, Bradford Woods and McCandless. Its location in northwestern Allegheny County provides convenient access to I-79, I-279, Wexford, Warrendale, Cranberry Township and downtown Pittsburgh.
The borough’s residential character is one of its defining qualities. Rather than being centered around a single commercial district, Franklin Park is composed of distinctive neighborhoods and residential enclaves, each with its own mix of architecture, lot sizes and settings.
Parks, recreation and preserved green space contribute to the community’s appeal, while nearby shopping, dining, healthcare and everyday services throughout the North Hills remain readily accessible.
Real estate in Franklin Park is highly property-specific. Neighborhood, lot size, topography, architectural quality, renovations and age of construction can all have a meaningful effect on value. Custom homes and properties on larger or more private lots may also compete very differently from homes within planned developments.
For buyers seeking substantial homes, residential space and a quieter setting without sacrificing access to Pittsburgh, Franklin Park remains one of the North Hills’ most desirable move-up and luxury markets.
15,273 people live in Franklin Park, where the median age is 41.1 and the average individual income is $76,851. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Franklin Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Franklin Inn Mexican Restaurant, Adrian's Pizza, and Café Avalon.
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| Dining · $$ | 1.41 miles | 313 reviews | 3.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.56 miles | 36 reviews | 3.1/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.66 miles | 2 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.67 miles | 33 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.69 miles | 3 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.7 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.65 miles | 7 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.09 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.33 miles | 20 reviews | 2.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.47 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.13 miles | 2 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.36 miles | 23 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.45 miles | 19 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.45 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.48 miles | 5 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.48 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.16 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Franklin Park has 5,320 households, with an average household size of 2.87. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Franklin Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 15,273 people call Franklin Park home. The population density is 1,128 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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