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Pittsburgh

Upper St. Clair

#5 in Best Suburbs to Live in Pittsburgh Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
  • 27 reviews
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    A-
  3. Housing
    A
  4. Nightlife
    B+
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    B
  7. Jobs
    A
  8. Weather
    C
  9. Cost of Living
    C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    B+
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Upper St. Clair is a suburb of Pittsburgh with a population of 19,521. 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 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
19,521

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$267,500
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$2,000
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    9%
  • Own
    91%
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Upper St. Clair Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
A-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    15
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    5
    41
  • Robbery
    0
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    41
    500
  • Theft
    593
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    5
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$110,417
National
$55,322
Children
21%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    32%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    12%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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Upper St. Clair Reviews

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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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This suburb is about 10 miles south of Pittsburgh proper. The snow removal services, the trash services and recycling services are always on time. There are a few annoying rules about the lack of being able to have a privacy fence on your own property, but, that's what you get for living certain places. The school district is one of the best in the state.
Upper St. Clair is a thriving community in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. Because of high property taxes, the public schools are great. However, there is very little economic diversity (, likely as a result of the taxes. Close enough to commute into the city, but far enough away to feel safe and family friendly, this community is great for families looking to raise their children in a positive environment.