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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    B-
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    C
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    A+
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Population
17,202

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$295,222
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,078
National
$949
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Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    69%
  • Own
    31%

Shadyside Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    47
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    193
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    461
    500
  • Theft
    2,167
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    193
    284

Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$48,930
National
$55,322
Children
5%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    45%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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I've lived in Shadyside going on 6 years and have had nothing but positive experiences here. It's incredibly quiet, safe, and you can walk everywhere! There are also a ton of restaurants, bars, and fun events throughout the year (definitely check out Jam on Walnut).
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Shadyside is a decent place to live. Rent can be expensive, but you are paying for closeness to a lot of attractions and shops. Normally pretty quiet during the day and some bustle in the evenings. Two world-class universities are very close, University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University.
Lovely area close to bus stops, night life, and universities. You're never far away from something interesting when you live in Shadyside!