West Homestead, Pennsylvania
West Homestead is a borough of 1,905 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1900.
Why visit West Homestead
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 35 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Waterfront 22, Carrie Furnace Hot Metal Bridge, Bost Building and Carnegie Free Library of Braddock.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in West Homestead
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Homestead
West Homestead is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Pittsburgh, on the Monongahela River. Heavy industries associated with nearby steel mills existed here, such as axle works, brickworks, and manufactories of machinery, car wheels, etc. The largest concern was Mesta Machinery, which was one of the world's leading industrial manufacturers from 1898 until 1983. The population was 1,872 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article West Homestead, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do13
Carrie Furnace Hot Metal Bridge
Bridge · 1.7 mi
Bridge over the Monongahela River
Fern Hollow Bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US built in 2022
Glenwood B&O Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 1.2 mi
Railroad bridge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Glenwood Bridge
Bridge · 1.3 mi
Bridge over the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Greenfield Bridge (2017)
Bridge · 2.8 mi
Bridge in Pittsburgh (opened 2017)
Pinkerton's Landing Bridge
Bridge · 1.6 mi
Train bridge over Monongahela River
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
School · 3.1 mi
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
PRR Port Perry Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Railroad bridge in Pennsylvania
Rankin Bridge
Bridge · 1.8 mi
Bridge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Union Railroad Port Perry Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in Pennsylvania, United States of America
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks22
Bost Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Carnegie Free Library of Braddock
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Carnegie library in Pennsylvania
Gardner-Bailey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Gladstone School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Hazelwood Brewing Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic former brewery in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Homestead Grays Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Bridge over the Monongahela River
Homestead Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Homestead station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Former train station in Homestead, Pennsylvania
John Woods House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Kennywood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Amusement park in Pennsylvania
Longfellow School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
School in Swissvale, Pennsylvania
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Taylor Allderdice High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Public high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
10 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Schenley Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes35
Eighth and Hays Wine Bar and Brick Oven
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian, Cheese, Sandwich · 0.8 mi
130 West 8th Avenue, Homestead
We-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-00:00
MeLyng Restaurant
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 0.8 mi
213 West 8th Avenue, Homestead
Mo-Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa 16:00-21:30
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
270 West Bridge Street, West Homestead
Mo-Th 06:00-21:30, Fr 06:00-22:30, Sa 07:00-22:30, Su 07:00-21:00
Duke's Upper Deck Cafe
Restaurant · Burger, American, Pizza · 0.8 mi
122 West 8th Avenue, Homestead
Mo-Fr 11:00-00:00; Sa 12:00-02:00
Homestead Capri Pizza and Bar
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
820 Amity Street, Homestead
Mo-Th 10:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:30; Su 11:00-23:00
Olive & Beans
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Sandwich · 0.6 mi
2615 Main Street, Munhall
Mo-Sa 07:00-15:00
El Campesino
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
East Bridge Street, Homestead
23 more on the map.
History
There are two primary residential communities in West Homestead: the historic district and the Village, a post-World War II hilltop community. The historic district consists of a series of hillside residential streets adorned by intact working-class houses reflecting the architecture of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century period when Homestead first flourished.
West Homestead's historic district includes Doyle Ave, originally home to several notable glass manufacturing company owners. The homes of William Beck and Joseph Doyle, who co-founded Doyle & Co Glass, are both excellent examples of late Italianate architecture. The ruins of the Bryce house are still visible, home of the founder of Bryce Brothers, Doyle & Co's main competitor. By the 1890s, their separate companies joined United States Glass Company, and the street became home to steel and machinery workers and their management.
From the History section of West Homestead, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh West Homestead/Waterfront
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
401 West Waterfront Drive, West Homestead
Churches and places of worship21
St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Cathedral
Church · 0.8 mi
210 Greentree Road, Homestead
Saint Gregory Russian Orthodox Church
Church · Russian Orthodox · 0.7 mi
214 East 15th Avenue, Homestead
Homestead United Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.9 mi
908 Ann Street
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries54
Healthcare5
Map of West Homestead
185 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 29°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 28°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Braddock Lock 2 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Allegheny County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-10-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Allegheny County Airport (AGC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Munhall 0 mi east, about 1 min by car
- Homestead 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Whitaker 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Baldwin 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Rankin 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Swissvale 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Braddock 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- West Mifflin 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Edgewood 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- North Braddock 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Railway at West Homestead 099, PixOnTrax at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Gardner-Bailey House, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- SchenleyPark1, Unknown author, Public domain
- New gates to Kennywood (2005), Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Bost Building, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Homestead Grays Bridge river reflection, PixOnTrax at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Taylor Allderdice High School, Pittsburgh, Henry C. Schmitt, CC BY-SA 2.5
- BCL 1024x768, Christopher Rolinson, CC BY 3.0 us
- Longfellow School - Corner, Max Chistokletov, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gladstone School Pittsburgh 1916 2, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Carrie Furnace030, PixOnTrax at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- American Jewish Museum,Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA June 23 011, Melissalynnehiller , Leslie A. Golomb, Barbara Broff Goldman, CC BY 3.0
- Rankinbr, Whitaker at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- St. Philomena Church Pittsburgh - C. Inger ; A. Krebs & Bro. lith. LCCN2008676782, Inger, Christian, lithographer; Krebs, Adolph K., lithographer, Public domain
- HomesteadWorksBr, Rankinbr at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Jan2nd2007RRbridgeacrosstheMonongahela, PixOnTrax at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- AVRRbridge, PixOnTrax ( talk ) ( Uploads ) / PixOnTrax at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Glenwoodbridge, PixOnTrax at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Fern Hollow Bridge from southwest (1), May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenfield Bridge 2019, Kaldari, CC0
- Trundle Manor Parlor, Popscreenshot, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS042-E-117365 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-117366 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-117364 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-117367 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-119589 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Pennsylvania State Route 837 (4182704216), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- HomesteadSteelWorksSmokestacksEarlyMorningCleanoutDoor, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GAP On the concrete through Waterfront shopping center (50773360527), daveynin from United States, CC BY 2.0
- HomesteadSteelWorksSmokestacksEarlyMorningFromSouthwestA, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HomesteadSteelWorksSmokestacksNightFromSteakhouse, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HomesteadSteelWorksSmokestacksEarlyMorningFromeSouthwest, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HomesteadSteelWorksSmokestacksEarlyMorningFromWest, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HomesteadSteelWorksSmokestacksEarlyMorningInteriorThree, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Homestead, jimmy thomas, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Smokestacks - panoramio, FishSpeaker, CC BY 3.0
- HomesteadSteelWorksSmokestacksEarlyMorningFromEast, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GAP passing Sandcastle waterpark (50772496658), daveynin from United States, CC BY 2.0
- St Nicholas Carpatho-Rusyn church corner, Barrettsprivateers, CC BY 4.0
- St Nicholas Carpatho-Rusyn church, Barrettsprivateers, CC BY 4.0
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