Pittsburgh, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
303,620 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
47.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,137 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$193,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$558 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,052 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Allegheny County
4
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Allegheny County
3
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 12 29
Feb 2 9 31
Mar 3 6 39
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 3 1 43
Dec 3 7 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 66%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, PA State Senate District 43, PA State House District 19, PA
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Schools

Pittsburgh Weil K-8
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Pittsburgh Miller K-5
<1 miles, N • 1 star
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Colleges

UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Carlow University
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Duquesne University
1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Pittsburgh Career Institute
1 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Upmc Mercy
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Allegheny General Hospital
2 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
14 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
32 miles, SE • 1 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
84 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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