City
Pittsburgh
- AOverall Grade
- City in Pennsylvania
- 663 reviews
- Public SchoolsB-
- Crime & SafetyC
- HousingB
- NightlifeA+
- Good for FamiliesA-
- DiversityA
- JobsB
- WeatherC
- Cost of LivingB
- Health & FitnessA-
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteA
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$116,300
National
$184,700Median Rent
$922
National
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Pittsburgh Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Pittsburgh
Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$45,831
National
$55,322Pittsburgh Reviews
663 reviews
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I think Pittsburgh is a great city to raise a family, especially if you love sports! However, over the years, I feel as though the safety aspect has gone down. There has been a lot of gun violence, which I know is somewhat common everywhere. Additionally, public schools in this area lack a lot of basic needs, like; school books, proper education and school supplies, teachers, technology, etc. I wish more money could be used for public education for those who yearn to learn and truly want better. There aren't too many opportunities for young adults or children to gain more academic knowledge or insight for the future. I also wish there were more after school programs or events so that kids wouldn’t have to rely on social media or other bad influences.
I moved to Pittsburgh from Jacksonville, Florida about two years ago and not a day goes by that I'm glad I made the move. Pittsburgh has a warm, friendly culture with so much history. A beautiful downtown, lively neighborhoods, a great art and music scene, and an influx of young professionals has made it a fantastic place to live. Oh, I forgot to mention the city's best kept secret: It's (still) affordable which makes it a great place to network and grow for young people. I highly recommend Pittsburgh to anyone!
The areas to walk/run in Pittsburgh are numerous and diverse. From walking trails along the rivers to areas in the hills and parks all designated by an intricate series of egress and ingress. It is a little known aspect of the city; pedal your bike to DC if you dare!
Welcoming, culturally stimulating, offering cutting edge medical resources and state-of-the art technology businesses, Pittsburgh is well-positioned to be internationally recognized.
Welcoming, culturally stimulating, offering cutting edge medical resources and state-of-the art technology businesses, Pittsburgh is well-positioned to be internationally recognized.