Upper St. Clair

Upper St. Clair is an affluent township located just south of Mt. Lebanon, representing the standard for prestige in the South Hills. Covering ten square miles, it is characterized by rolling hills, expansive green spaces, and high-end residential enclaves. USC is the South Hills' answer to the luxury of Marshall and Pine Townships, blending top-tier schools with modern luxury housing. The community has a reputation for being somewhat more conservative and formal than its northern neighbor, though a younger, diverse generation of professionals is actively shifting that dynamic.

The real estate market here offers a more contemporary feel than Mt. Lebanon. While it has established neighborhoods, it also features many homes built from the 1970s through the early 2000s, providing the open floor plans and large garages that modern buyers desire. The median home value is $535,000, with typical lot sizes ranging from half an acre to an acre and a half. Exclusive enclaves like Deerfield Manor and the Nevillewood adjacent areas frequently see sales over $1 million. A significant selling point for fiscally-conscious buyers is the township's remarkably stable municipal tax rate, which has remained unchanged for nearly two decades.

The Upper St. Clair School District is perennially ranked as one of the best in the nation, known for a rigorous academic environment heavily focused on college prep and STEM. Lifestyle in USC is sharply focused on family and wellness. Boyce Mayview Park is the jewel of the community, a 475-acre space housing a world-class Community & Recreation Center with indoor and outdoor pools. Shopping is concentrated at the South Hills Village mall and the Siena at St. Clair development, featuring a Whole Foods and high-end dining. Commuting to Downtown Pittsburgh typically takes about 35 minutes, a trade-off many accept for the space and school quality.