Are There More Sellers Than Buyers in Pittsburgh? September 2026

Short answer: Yes. In September 2026 the Pittsburgh metro had 61.6% more sellers than buyers. That is about 6,300 buyers and 10,100 sellers. The U.S. was close, at 62.6%. Redfin calls that a buyer's market.

The Pittsburgh metro takes in Allegheny, Washington, Butler, Beaver and Westmoreland counties, plus nearby counties.

Buyers vs sellers, September 2026

• Pittsburgh metro: 61.6% more sellers than buyers
• U.S.: 62.6% more sellers than buyers
• Pittsburgh count: about 6,300 buyers and 10,100 sellers

Redfin calls a market balanced when buyers and sellers are within 10% of each other. Both Pittsburgh and the U.S. are far past that.

Pittsburgh leveled off. The U.S. kept climbing.

• Pittsburgh peaked in April 2026 at 67.8% more sellers than buyers.
• Since then it has leveled off near 60%.
• The U.S. kept climbing, from 43.8% a year ago to 62.6% now.

So Pittsburgh is flattening while the rest of the country catches up.

Pittsburgh then and now: 2016 vs 2026

• Sep 2016: 8,795 buyers and 14,554 sellers (65.5% more sellers)
• Sep 2026: 6,269 buyers and 10,130 sellers (61.6% more sellers)
• Then and now, about 10 sellers for every 6 buyers
• Buyers and sellers are both about 30% fewer than in 2016
• Pittsburgh was a seller's market from September 2020 to September 2021

How Pittsburgh ranks among big metros

• 41 of the 50 biggest metros are now buyer's markets.
• Miami has the most sellers per buyer: about 26 sellers for every 10 buyers.
• Pittsburgh has about 16 sellers for every 10 buyers.
• Pittsburgh ranks 21st of 50, just under the U.S.

What it means

• If you're buying: You have choices. With more sellers than buyers, you have room to compare homes and ask questions.
• If you're selling: Price and condition matter. Buyers can see other homes, so the right price from day one helps.

For more on pricing in this kind of market, read 4 pricing mistakes in a flattening market. For the bigger picture, read the Pittsburgh housing market is flattening, not falling, our September 2026 Pittsburgh market report, and our latest weekly Market Watch.

Common questions

Is Pittsburgh a buyer's market right now?
By Redfin's measure, yes. In September 2026 the Pittsburgh metro had 61.6% more sellers than buyers.

How many buyers and sellers are in Pittsburgh?
About 6,300 buyers and 10,100 sellers in September 2026, per Redfin.

How does Pittsburgh compare to the U.S.?
Very close. The U.S. had 62.6% more sellers than buyers. Pittsburgh ranks 21st of the 50 biggest metros.

Was Pittsburgh ever a seller's market?
Yes. Redfin's data shows a seller's market from September 2020 to September 2021.

What does "balanced" mean?
Redfin calls a market balanced when buyers and sellers are within 10% of each other.

Sources

• Redfin, Buyers vs. Sellers data center, seasonally adjusted, January 2016 to September 2026: https://www.redfin.com/news/data-center/buyers-sellers/

Matt Durbin | eXp Realty
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