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Pittsburgh

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  • A
    Overall Grade
  • City in Pennsylvania
  • 494 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    C+
  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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Pittsburgh is a city in Pennsylvania with a population of 305,012. Pittsburgh is in Allegheny County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Pittsburgh offers residents a suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Pittsburgh there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Pittsburgh and residents tend to have moderate political views.
About Pittsburgh...
Population
305,012

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$108,500
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$887
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    52%
  • Own
    48%
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Pittsburgh Rankings

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  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
  • Colleges

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      346.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      18
      6.1
    • Rape
      29.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      262.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      526.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,365.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      222.3
      284
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    • CNET Editor’s choice winner 2018

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      17%
    • 25-34 years
      21%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in Pittsburgh

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $44,092
    National
    $55,322
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    Pittsburgh Reviews

    494 reviews
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    Pittsburgh is the perfect middle point if you are looking to live in/around a city. It’s not big like New York but not small like Cleveland. People are flocking to this city due to the big city feel and the beautiful greenery and country sides surrounding it just 5 minutes outside. Dozens of global Fortune 500-100 companies reside here and the city is leading the way in healthcare, transportation development, finance, and robotics/technology. There are dozens of top-rates universities here combined with an eclectic and diverse night life. Extremely liveable and affordable. Minor downside with traffic but every city has that. Nothing like DC or LA traffic!
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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.
    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!