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  1. Public Schools
    B-
  2. Crime & Safety
    C-
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    C
  9. Cost of Living
    B
  10. Health & Fitness
    A-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    A
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Population
305,305

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$100,800
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$844
National
$949
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Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    52%
  • Own
    48%

Pittsburgh Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      400
      283
    • Murder
      19
      6
    • Rape
      27
      41
    • Robbery
      331
      136
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      604
      500
    • Theft
      2,388
      2,043
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      270
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Median Household Income
    $42,450
    National
    $55,322
    Children
    13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%
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    Pittsburgh is as close to a perfect balance as one can find! World class colleges and universities, a cultural district where patrons can see the symphony, ballet, opera, a broadway show, the public theater and more. Pittsburgh has multiple museums, including the Carnegie Museum, The Andy Warhol Museum and the Mattress Factory. The culinary scene is greatly influenced by generations of ethnic diversity. Families have many options that include the zoo, science center, Children's Museum, Aviary, Ducky Tours, Gateway Clipper Fleet, Sandcastle Water Park and Kennywood amusement park. If you are a sports fan, you have your choice of the Penguins, Steelers and Pirates to keep you entertained. Pittsburgh is an ideal location for families, young professionals and visiting college students alike.
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    Pittsburgh is an all-American city located near the international airport; many good colleges: Carnegie-Mellon, University of Pittsburgh, etc.,and top-notch
    in medicine! There are many hospitals in the nearby communities, the new
    Children's Hospital in Lawrenceville, West Penn in Bloomfield, plus Oakland
    with Presbyterian, specialty hospitals, Eye and Ear, etc. The Pittsburgh Zoo
    is huge as well as the Aviary located on the North Side. Heinz Hall has the
    operas,symphonies, and Heinz Field (Football, Baseball) with our Lemieux Stadium with hockey, ice skating. We have it ALL!
    No one loves Pittsburgh as much as Pittsburghers themselves. This city has a strong sense of community and shared pride for its beloved sports teams. Pittsburgh offers a wide variety of things to do, whether it's taking a walk through the strip district, exploring one of its many museums and historical sites, or taking in the beautiful views offered by Mount Washington. Although at many times cloudy, this lively city can brighten any day through its friendly Pittsburgh natives. Come be apart of this thriving, welcoming city that has so much to offer, including its famous Primanti Brother's sandwich. Just make sure you understand what, "yinz," means!