McCandless blends the best of Pittsburgh’s North Hills — established neighborhoods, mature trees, and a calm suburban feel that stays close to the city while offering space to breathe. It’s one of the most desirable communities north of Pittsburgh, known for beautifully maintained homes, long‑standing residential pockets, and quick access to North Park and the McKnight Road corridor.
A major part of McCandless’ appeal is the North Allegheny School District, consistently ranked among the top districts in Pennsylvania and one of the most sought‑after in the Pittsburgh region. Families choose McCandless for its strong schools, stable neighborhoods, and the everyday ease that comes with living in a township designed around comfort and connection.
Life here feels relaxed yet refined — quiet streets, easy commutes into Pittsburgh, and a community that delivers an elevated North Hills lifestyle with unmistakable Pittsburgh character.
More about McCandless
School District: North Allegheny
29,258 people live in McCandless, where the median age is 43 and the average individual income is $64,414. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around McCandless, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Brew'ry Outlet North, Bob's Sub, and GNC.
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| Dining | 0.23 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.46 miles | 38 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.64 miles | 1 review | 3/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.8 miles | 3 reviews | 2.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.85 miles | 37 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1 miles | 242 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.03 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.03 miles | 287 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.02 miles | 5 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.6 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.9 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.93 miles | 13 reviews | 3.1/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.99 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1 miles | 1 review | 3/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.01 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.49 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.63 miles | 2 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.64 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.64 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.64 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.72 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.02 miles | 52 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.03 miles | 37 reviews | 4.1/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.04 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
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McCandless has 12,265 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in McCandless do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 29,258 people call McCandless home. The population density is 2,164 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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