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Upper St. Clair

#3 in Best Suburbs to Live in Pittsburgh Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
  • 35 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
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    Upper St. Clair is a suburb of Pittsburgh with a population of 19,592. Upper St. Clair is in Allegheny County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Upper St. Clair offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Upper St. Clair there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Upper St. Clair and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Upper St. Clair are highly rated.
    About Upper St. Clair...
    Population
    19,592

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $289,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,823
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      10%
    • Own
      90%
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    Upper St. Clair Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      35.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      5.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      20.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      577
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      5.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      32%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      17%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%

    Working in Upper St. Clair

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $125,305
    National
    $55,322
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    Upper St. Clair Reviews

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    The school has a lot of opportunities but ignored the needs of lower-income students and does not care about students struggling with mental health. The taxes are also extremely high which makes it next to impossible for normal household incomes to live here even if they were grandfathered in. There isn't much to do besides the rec center, which is also very expensive.
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    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.
    Probably the best place to grow up as a kid and or raise kids in the Pittsburgh area. The USC schools are a great place to learn and have ample opportunities for kids, and just about any neighborhood is safe and friendly. USC does fall short by having to drive around to get to just about anything, and some people are way too sheltered from outside the USC bubble. With that being said, overall USC is a safe and friendly community.