Sunday 27 July 2008
Carnegie Science Center. Photograph by Brian Cohen |

Dormont

Just shy of one square mile, Dormont is Pittsburgh’s proof that good things do come in small packages. Nestled between the City of Pittsburgh to its north and Mt. Lebanon—its more suburban sibling to the south—Dormont boasts two public parks, two walkable business districts, a historic pool, and sweeping views of Downtown.

Home to 9,000 residents, the borough boasts an impressive and affordable housing stock. Dormont’s varied residential architectural styles range from Craftsman to Colonial—many homes are fronted by spacious porches and face tree-lined streets with sidewalks. The borough that borders the city hosts loads of community-based activities all year long, as well as a number of new neighborhood revitalization initiatives that lure locals as well as city and suburb dwellers.

Conveniently located along the “T,” Pittsburgh’s accessible and reliable light rail system, Dormont is populated by an eclectic array of eateries, bars, shops, and small businesses, numerous outdoor amenities, and residents who embody a diehard community spirit.

Dormont’s proximity to Downtown, the Interstate, and Pittsburgh International Airport, as well as the convenience of its schools, shops, parks, and churches, make it an attractive residential choice.

Part-city, part-burb, the little borough that could is home to Indian, Mexican, Greek, Chinese, and Italian restaurants, as well as a host of pubs and pizzerias. Boasting a 24-hour diner, a bowling alley, plenty of green space, and the South Hills’ only single screen movie theater, Dormont beckons all to make the trek through the Tubes.

Places to Move Click here to see: Houses Shopping Click here to see: Home Specialty
Eat & Drink Click here to see: Bakeries Bars and Pubs Cafes & Coffeehouses Restaurants Specialty Nightlife Click here to see: Restaurants
Culture Featuring: Dormont Park Click here to see: Health & Fitness Movie Theaters Sports Organizations Featuring: The Dormont Historical Society Click here to see: Religious Social and Community Sports

Dormont Stories

July 16, 2008Transportation Key to World-Class Pittsburgh
May 27, 2008Hey Hey Hockeytown!
May 20, 2008Leadership Pittsburgh Celebrates 25
May 14, 2008Visit Our Archives
May 7, 2008New and Improved! Manufacturing in Pittsburgh
April 16, 2008Pop Star: Judy Robinson
April 2, 2008Q&A with Richard Florida: Who's Your City?
March 26, 2008Sign Up for Pop City
March 19, 2008Changemaker: Pat Ford
March 5, 2008About Us: Pop City
February 13, 2008250 & Fit: Power in Numbers
January 23, 2008Pop Star: Lourdes Sanchez Ridge
December 12, 2007Digging in the Dirt
December 5, 2007Living the Green Life
November 28, 2007Land Use the Sustainable Way
November 14, 2007cityLIVE!: Everything Einstein
November 6, 2007The Best of Pittsburgh's Indoor Activities
October 24, 2007Dormont: On Golden Mountain

Dormont in the News

December 5, 2007Pittsburgh Named 9th Most Walkable City

Dormont Real Estate Development News

July 23, 2008New independent businesses spruce up block along West Liberty corridor
April 30, 2008Dormont Dogs serves up street-themed fare, historic pool makes preservation list
March 19, 2008Allegheny County completes TRID study in South Hills, identifies next steps
March 12, 2008Pittsburgh diner Pamela's expanding into South Hills, opening 6th area location
February 27, 2008Mt. Lebanon plans residential developments near transit, central business district
December 5, 2007Trillium Natural Medicine brings new healthcare options, services to Pittsburgh area