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2017-18 Rankings

Niche combines rigorous analysis with authentic reviews to highlight the best places to live and go to school.

Why Niche?

Niche is the best place to find your neighborhood, college, or school.

Reviews From Real People

Millions of people come to Niche to share personal experiences.

Rigorous Analysis

Our team of data scientists evaluates countless data sets to produce rankings, report cards, and in-depth profiles.

What It's Really Like

We combine reviews and analysis to uncover the good, bad, and surprising.

Our Team

Niche is a small team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We’re a unique blend of data scientists, engineers, parents, and “yinzers” who are passionate about helping you discover the schools and neighborhoods that are right for you.

The Niche Team
Pittsburgh, PA