Pittsburgh
- City in Pennsylvania
City
Pittsburgh
- grade AOverall Grade
- City in Pennsylvania
- Rating 4.3 out of 5 715 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade B
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade C
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$125,000
National
$217,500Median Rent
$958
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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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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Top Public Schools Serving Pittsburgh
- grade A minus
Pittsburgh Science & Technology Academy
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 134 reviews
- grade A minus
Allderdice High School
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 268 reviews
- grade A minus
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
- Rating 3.66 out of 5 302 reviews
- grade A minus
Environmental Charter School
- Rating 3.8 out of 5 5 reviews
- grade A minus
Paynter Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
Top Private Schools in Pittsburgh
- grade A+
Winchester Thurston School
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 30 reviews
- grade A+
The Ellis School
- Rating 3.77 out of 5 31 reviews
- grade A
Central Catholic High School
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 146 reviews
- grade A
Oakland Catholic High School
- Rating 4.17 out of 5 414 reviews
- grade A
The University School
- Rating 5 out of 5 7 reviews
Top Neighborhoods in Pittsburgh
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault289.9national 282.7
- Murder18.8national 6.1
- Rape40national 40.7
- Robbery230national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary443.2national 500.1
- Theft2,331.9national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft241national 284
Residents
Working in Pittsburgh
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$48,711
National
$62,843Similar Places
Pittsburgh Reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 715 reviews
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Pittsburgh is an excellent city with a lot of pride from those that live there. There is so much to do in this city such as: attend sporting games, visit a museum, take a ride on the incline or a boat, and my personal favorite: lots of food! Pittsburgh is also home to the Pittsburgh zoo, Sandcastle water park, Idlewild, and Kennywood. These are some popular tourist attractions filled with fun things to do for the whole family, especially in the summer. One down side of Pittsburgh is the parking. I wish there were more parking garages to help ease the stress of finding somewhere to park in the busy city!
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!