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2020 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in the Pittsburgh AreaAbout this List

Explore the best suburbs to raise a family based on public schools, crime rates, cost of living, and family-friendly amenities. Ranking based on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and other data sources. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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Bradford Woods
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
1 review
#1 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
Current Resident: Bradford Woods is an amazing school that fosters a wonderful learning and social environment for everyone.
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Overall Niche Grade
A+
Public Schools
A+
Good for Families
1,201 Population
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Mount Lebanon Township
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
81 reviews
#2 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
Current Resident: Mt Lebanon is close to the city, with a few t and bus stops in the area, while maintaining a quiet suburban feel. Its a cute area and has many walkable restaurants/shops, but diversity is a major issue. Mt Lebanon is overwhelmingly white and does not have many cultural sites or attempts at inclusivity. Even the restaurants in the area are mainly Eurocentric. The school district is fantastic at surface level, but fails to provide students with an adequate education about the history of nonwhite countries, present day struggles for people of color, and doubles down on white washing literature and American history. If the issue of diversity in this town was actually talked about and those in charge began instituting changes, this would be a fantastic place to live and raise a family, but it is impossible to ignore this huge red flag.
Read 81 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
A+
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A+
Good for Families
32,540 Population
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Marshall Township
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
36 reviews
#3 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
Current Resident: Marshall Township is an area with a high average income. In some cases, this can result in selfish people. Growing up in Marshall definitely felt like a 'bubble'. I was not exposed to 'real life' situations until almost high school. However, this proves the safety and security in Marshall.
Read 36 Reviews
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A+
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A+
Good for Families
8,634 Population
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Fox Chapel
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
17 reviews
#4 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
Current Resident: I grew up in Fox Chapel all of my life and there is so much to love about living here. I encourage visitors of this area to definitely stop by Squaw Valley Park, Fox Chapel Golf Club, and Aspinwall Park. When I was in my high school years, my homecoming and prom group used to take beautiful pictures at these locations. At the Fox Chapel Golf Club, they preform a beautiful forth of July every year and it is something that you cannot miss if you are in town during this time. I do not think I would change anything because I love the location and all of the activities one is able to do in this area.
Read 17 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
A+
Public Schools
A+
Good for Families
5,331 Population
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Franklin Park
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
42 reviews
#5 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
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.
Read 42 Reviews
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A+
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A+
Good for Families
14,448 Population
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Upper St. Clair
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
35 reviews
#6 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
Current Resident: My mom grew up in USC before she left for college and after living away from USC for fifteen years she decided to move us here. I was hesitant our first year because we lived in a small town before, but we've been here for almost nine years and I love it here. I have family here, I've made life-long friends here, and the community and opportunities here are great.
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A+
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A+
Good for Families
19,592 Population
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Aspinwall
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
4 reviews
#7 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
Current Resident: I moved to Aspinwall when I was five years old. Some of my favorite events and memories have been attending Fall in the Wall, Light up Night, Green Streets, and working at the local Flea Market. I am very proud of my town and their efforts to keep Aspinwall clean and green. I often volunteer with my dad, who is apart of the Aspinwall Tree Committee, and plant and prune trees. The experiences I have had in this small town have shaped me into the person I am today and I could have not asked for a more welcoming town to grow up in. I hope that I return to Aspinwall in my adult years and continue to enjoy the many wonderful things about this town.
Read 4 Reviews
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Overall Niche Grade
A+
Public Schools
A+
Good for Families
2,756 Population
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O'Hara Township
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
23 reviews
#8 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
Current Resident: I have lived in O'Hara Township for most of my life and have amazing memories from living here. I live only a minute or so away from Fox Chapel Plaza and the Waterworks, so there is definitely lots to do right in the area. There is also Squaw Valley Park nearby which is nice to get some fresh air. Overall, I have had a wonderful childhood living in O'Hara Township!
Read 23 Reviews
A+
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A+
Public Schools
A+
Good for Families
8,768 Population
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Indiana Township
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
21 reviews
#9 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
Current Resident: It's a nice community. Everyone pretty much knows each other. Most people are nice and friendly. If I could change something, it would be more diverse.
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A+
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A+
Good for Families
7,243 Population
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Edgeworth
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
14 reviews
#10 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
Current Resident: Edgeworth is a picturesque community within walking distance of it's own elementary school, shopping, high school and the local YMCA.
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A+
Good for Families
1,596 Population
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Allison Park
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
47 reviews
#11 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
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.
Read 47 Reviews
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A+
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A+
Good for Families
22,855 Population
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McMurray
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
14 reviews
#12 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
Current Resident: Shopping, work, entertainment, biking and walking trails within walking or short driving distance. If you want city activities it is a short drive to Pittsburgh and its many festivals, cultural diversity, nightlife, and art festivals and museums.
Read 14 Reviews
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Overall Niche Grade
A+
Public Schools
A+
Good for Families
4,414 Population
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Pine Township
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
39 reviews
#13 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
Niche User: The school system is incredible. Pine-Richland is a nationally ranked school district, with very high test scores. Athletically, the school is very competitive as well. Wexford, and the surrounding neighborhoods, are growing exponentially. New restaurants, stores, and even a health pavilion are sprouting up all over. In some cases, you will find the people can be snobbish and a little entitled. This comes with the territory of an affluent, upper-middle class area, but mostly, the people are extremely kind and loving.
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A+
Good for Families
12,881 Population
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Bell Acres
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
#14 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
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A+
Public Schools
A+
Good for Families
1,434 Population
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Sewickley
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
18 reviews
#15 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
Current Resident: I moved to Sewickley four years ago. It is beyond beautiful, with tree lined streets and beautifully maintained houses and mansions. I never get tired of walking around. Lots of great restaurants, shops, and services in the village plus really fun festivals and events hosted locally. School district is very highly ranked but small enough to feel personal. Tons of diversity from top to bottom, in all categories. People are super friendly and love their community.
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A+
Good for Families
3,838 Population
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Seven Fields
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
5 reviews
#16 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
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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Overall Niche Grade
A
Public Schools
A+
Good for Families
2,791 Population
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Ben Avon
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
4 reviews
#17 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
Current Resident: After moving in the fourth grade a couple little towns over to Ben Avon, I was very anxious about starting at a new public school and trying to fit in to such a nicer neighborhood, in terms of financially and aesthetically. However, I later found how tight knit the community is and just how kind and social everyone in the neighborhood is. The school is very nice and has a good reputation and you cannot go more than two minutes for a walk and not have someone smile or say hello to you.
Read 4 Reviews
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Overall Niche Grade
A
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A+
Good for Families
1,865 Population
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Leet Township
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
8 reviews
#18 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
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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Public Schools
A+
Good for Families
1,593 Population
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Moon Township
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
117 reviews
#19 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
Current Resident: I have lived in Moon for my whole life. It has been great growing up here. The people are all kind and respectable people. The town is family friendly and always buzzing with those looking for excitement. It is mostly a high school town with the middle and high school in the center. There are many activities at the high school to participate in and also at Robert Morris University. There are many grocery stores, shops, and food restaurants to visit. The housing options are all affordable no matter what your budget may be. Moon strives for peace and equality. Moon township is a great place to start and a raise a family hoping for happiness.
Read 117 Reviews
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Overall Niche Grade
A
Public Schools
A+
Good for Families
25,464 Population
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Murrysville
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
58 reviews
#20 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
Current Resident: Pretty good! It’s very peaceful and small. Very comfy and easy to settle down in. Expensive and full of rich people, but they’re sweet.
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Overall Niche Grade
A
Public Schools
A+
Good for Families
19,908 Population
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Ohio Township
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
6 reviews
#21 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
Current Resident: Schools are great, smaller and newer, country setting, close to Pittsburgh, good interstate access, reasonable wage tax. Property taxes are assessed too high, 55+ communities available but pricey.
Read 6 Reviews
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A
Public Schools
A+
Good for Families
6,308 Population
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Adams Township
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
12 reviews
#22 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
Niche User: There is very little crime, excluding rare occurrence.
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Overall Niche Grade
A-
Public Schools
A+
Good for Families
13,467 Population
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Cranberry Township
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
89 reviews
#23 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
Current Resident: Being so close to Pittsburgh, Cranberry Twp. is booming with job opportunities and cheap commutes. We've grown quite populous over the years, as we have many residents who recall this town being nothing but farmland for miles, and now there's a hotel every couple yards, a restaurant for every stomach, a department store for every bank, a bank on every street, and nothing but traffic day in and day out. Traffic is very decently managed, anyway. The local school, Seneca Valley School District, is an award winning public school with extraordinary teachers, staff, and opportunities for the students. The school takes much interest in student life and, being in a busy area, it is very well funded. The only thing that is apparently lacking is diversity. We're almost entirely white and it's probably due to the hate groups in PA. It needs to be talked about more because you never see it on the news but there are plenty of articles.
Read 89 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
A
Public Schools
A+
Good for Families
30,552 Population
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Blawnox
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
2 reviews
#24 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
Current Resident: One of the safest towns in Pittsburgh. Where everybody knows your name. 20 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. Low crime rate. Friendly people. Great school district.
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Overall Niche Grade
A+
Public Schools
A+
Good for Families
1,543 Population
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Thompsonville
Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
#25 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Pittsburgh Area
A
Overall Niche Grade
A+
Public Schools
A+
Good for Families
3,412 Population
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