2018 Best Places to Buy a House in the Pittsburgh AreaAbout this List

Bradford Woods

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA

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• 1,230 Population

Franklin Park

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
• 40

Current Resident: Franklin Park as a small suburb community that all in all loves to help each other out and give back to one another. most people are extremely friendly, always willing to give a helping hand, and love to build good and healthy relationships with one another. We all like to make the area around us safer, cleaner, healthier, and happier. We take education, and our jobs very seriously. But, with that being said, we all like to come together and have fun too; whether it be at the neighborhood pool or neighborhood park. The standard of living here is amazing.
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• 14,228 Population

Swisshelm Park

• Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
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• 1,321 Population

Regent Square

• Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
• 12

Current Resident: Regent Square is one of my favorite neighborhoods. It is set away from the city living and feels more like a suburb in close proximity to the city living style. The neighborhood still has a great selection of restaurants and coffee shops and is situated next to Frick Park. Pet owners are highly welcomed in this neighborhood. Also, the neighborhood has just amazing trees that makes it feel very nature-focused. It is also located near bus transportation and convenient to commuting to Downtown. Two major drawbacks are the public schools (K-12) and the high property taxes for an owner (about $5k per year per $100k in house value. Yes, expensive!) Safety is pretty decent, but I would make sure to lock your car doors every night. Even to this day (2018), items are stolen from vehicles in street-parking when doors are unlocked. I do not believe there are break-ins in any vehicles or homes.
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• 4,185 Population

Mount Lebanon Township

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
• 69

Current Resident: I have lived in Mount Lebanon for all my seventeen years of living, so naturally, I am predisposed to liking it. Regardless, the education and emphasis on community are the outlying aspects that truly exemplify the beauty of this neighborhood. For example, Mount Lebanon's schools are recognized nationally for their excellence. In terms of community, families and friends are often found in the same, popular spots in Mount Lebanon. The downtown is known as "uptown", and it is a center for small businesses, law enforcement, and schools. People come together for public events like art festivals and light up nights. Perhaps most important to Mount Lebanon is the demeanor of the people: warm, friendly, and thankful for the safe community in which they live.
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• 32,865 Population

O'Hara Township

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
• 22

Current Resident: Overall I really enjoy O'Hara Township. It is a great place to raise a family and has great schools. It is a very safe community that has a nice park for community members to use. One downfall is that it is pretty expensive. I would recommend living in O'Hara Township to any one.
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• 8,529 Population

Leet Township

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
• 8

Niche User: The Pittsburgh area is absolutely incredible. My time in Leet Township has been pretty good, but living in the city for school has definitely changed my life for the better.
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• 1,622 Population

Indiana Township

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
• 20

Niche User: Like I said before, I live in the suburbs. The most crime that has ever happened was a string of eggings on Halloween and the one time my neighbor got arrested on Christmas.
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• 7,287 Population

Marshall Township

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
• 33

Current Resident: I like that we are close to great services, shopping, highways yet it is a safe and quiet community. The public service crew does a great job at keeping the area pretty and clean. The one thing I do not like it the lack of competition for better internet service. Many residents I have spoken are unhappy with the poor internet service. We should let Verizon in!
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• 7,914 Population

Murrysville

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
• 47

Current Resident: The area is updating all the time and there is always something new to do or visit. It is a decently busy place, but you have close city/ town neighbors like Delmont and Monroeville that have things to do also so you are not stuck in the "Murrysville bubble." Monroeville has so many things to do like a mall, movie theater in the mall, indoor go-karting, multiple shopping centers and so many other this that it can become overwhelming.
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• 20,159 Population

Squirrel Hill North

• Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
• 24

Former Resident: This neighborhood is absolutely beautiful, with people so friendly, you’ll be waving hello to several of them walking down the street. Scenery is priceless, and there are many activities that are perfect to do with family. Wish I still lived here!
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• 14,314 Population

Ben Avon

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
• 3

Current Resident: Comfortable place to live. Variety of homes, both in size and grandeur. Very walking and pet friendly. Interesting history.
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• 1,774 Population

Upper St. Clair

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
• 27

Current Resident: I just moved here from Florida and everyone is very nice and welcoming. The neighbors are extremely friendly and the school district is big on including new families. I think the town is easy to get around and has a lot of fun things to do. There are many different shopping centers, parks, and restaurants that are conveniently close. Everywhere is clean and kept very nice.
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• 19,521 Population

McMurray

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
• 11

Current Resident: Excellent school district. Lots of local shops. Many medical quick visit places. Variety of restaurants.
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• 4,909 Population

Level Green

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
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Niche User: Level Green is a quiet neighborhood. There is hardly any crime here. The people are friendly and everyone takes care of their homes. The lawns are mowed and the neighbors look out for one another. If I need something from a neighbor, I can just go to their house and ask. Most people are willing to help one another. There are some new restaurants opening up in the area. We have a selection of pizza places and also Chinese food. There is only one bar in Level Green and it is at a pizza place. That is fine with me. I plan to never drink alcohol. There are many clubs and sports here. I am not into sports but there is always a baseball game or another sport playing in the area. I was a boy scout and scouting is really popular in this area. I earned my Eagle rank. I cannot imagine living somewhere else. Level Green is my home and it is the best place to live. I hope it always stays friendly and that the people never change.
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• 3,876 Population

Robinson Township

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
• 22

Current Resident: I was born and raised in Robinson township and love it! Great people, great shopping and great food. Very family friendly!
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• 13,676 Population

Seven Fields

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
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Current Resident: The stores are very close, making everything easily accessible. Nice, clean, and safe neighborhood, perfect for walking and jogging. Police patrol to ensure you and your families safety, they are also super nice! Friendly neighbors.
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• 2,865 Population

West Pike Run Township

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA

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• 1,718 Population

Thompsonville

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA

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• 3,632 Population

Oakdale

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
• 6

Current Resident: I love living in the Oakdale area! It is just a stone's throw away from a gorgeous state park, the local diner serves the best food, and the West Allegheny School District is great for academics. Oakdale is far enough away from the city to get a peaceful, quiet feel, but only a half hour or so away from Pittsburgh.
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• 1,508 Population

Adams Township

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
• 11

Niche User: There is very little crime, excluding rare occurrence.
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• 12,938 Population

Cranberry Township

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
• 64

Current Resident: There are many things to do in Cranberry Township. There are golf courses in Cranberry Township and nearby. There are great public parks that include a waterpark, baseball fields, tennis courts, beach volleyball, picnic areas, walking trails, and a disc golf course that is currently under construction. There are many restaurants and eateries, a movie theater, and shopping areas. The only thing I would change is the traffic.
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• 29,914 Population

Crescent Township

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
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• 2,607 Population

Allison Park

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
• 43

Current Resident: Allison park is a terrific town just outside of North Pittsburgh. A great place to raise children with blue ribbon public schools with higher than average SAT scores. There are also a multitude of outstanding private schools in the area. Allison park hosts many community and family functions each year especially around the Christmas, Halloween and the 4th of July. It is diverse with many professional, retirees and veterans and denominations of faith and outstanding hospitals. A great place to raise your family with average housing prices , low crime rate, great community center and fitness centers all while being close to the city of Pittsburgh. The one aspect that has always impressed me is the down to earth, friendly people that live here. One area I would like to see improved is for more fine dining restaurants to move into the area.
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• 21,515 Population

West View

• Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
• 25

Current Resident: I enjoy the quiet neighborhood of West View. We have everything we need here and are only fifteen minutes from the city. I believe there is an opportunity for this area to become revitalized and bring more retail and restaurants to the area. West View is ripe for redevelopment and could rebrand itself as being a nice place to live right outside of the city. Betsy Ann Chocolates is located here and they have some of the best chocolate my husband and I have tasted. It is right on Perry Highway and connects you to McKnight Road. West View is a great place to live with plenty of parks and places to walk. I would highly recommend it for people who work downtown, but are looking to live outside of the city.
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• 6,704 Population