Pittsburgh
- City in Pennsylvania
City
Pittsburgh
- grade AOverall Grade
- City in Pennsylvania
- Rating 4.29 out of 5 804 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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Home Listings
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$147,600
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,043
National
$1,163Area 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
Montour Elementary School
- grade A
Holiday Park Intermediate School
- Rating 5 out of 5 11 reviews
- grade A minus
Allderdice High School
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 276 reviews
- grade A minus
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
- Rating 3.68 out of 5 323 reviews
- grade A minus
Pittsburgh Science & Technology Academy
- Rating 3.85 out of 5 143 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Pittsburgh
- grade A+
Shady Side Academy
- Rating 4.44 out of 5 125 reviews
- grade A+
Winchester Thurston School
- Rating 4.21 out of 5 34 reviews
- grade A+
Sewickley Academy
- Rating 4.22 out of 5 135 reviews
- grade A+
The Ellis School
- Rating 3.92 out of 5 38 reviews
- grade A
Central Catholic High School
- Rating 4.13 out of 5 147 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
$54,306
National
$69,021Similar Places
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Pittsburgh Reviews
Rating 4.29 out of 5 804 reviews
I met a lot of people here who really helped me feel at peace with my environment. Pittsburgh isn’t the safest place, as aren’t a lot of other cities and towns globally, but the people I’ve met made me feel safe while i’ve been here. I both created and gotten many opportunities here and I am more than grateful for that.
I was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area. I have had the opportunity to live in 4 other states as well. Pittsburgh is currently my home and will always be home for me. As an outdoor enthusiast, I love the many options I have not far from my home. Pittsburgh is unique in that way, your in the city but seconds later your immersed in lush, quiet green spaces. We are devout in our love of our sports teams! There is a wide variety of things to do from museums to shops, bars and clubs. The weather for a few months really stinks however, it's just dark most of the day and cold. Our roads really stink in my opinion. Potholes and traffic in some parts of town are just miserable. In the suburbs where I live the traffic isn't that bad at all. My only major gripe of living here is the roads, traffic and weather. All and all I find my city to be friendly, kind, welcoming and inclusive.
I enjoy going to Pittsburgh. I think it is one of the prettier cities especially when the sun is setting and you are looking at the bridges over the river. There is a lot of night life and many restaurants that almost anyone could find what they would want to eat. The only downside is that there is a lot of city traffic. After you get into the city it is really easy to walk to your destinations which is very nice. Another small downside is I think it can be dangerous walking around by yourself, so I would not recommend going to Pittsburgh at night and being alone. But it is very enjoyable!