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Homestead
  • Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
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Pittsburgh

Homestead

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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      C minus
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B
    Homestead is a suburb of Pittsburgh with a population of 2,919. Homestead is in Allegheny County. Living in Homestead offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Homestead there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and retirees live in Homestead and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Homestead are above average.
    About Homestead...
    Population
    2,919
    Suburb of
    Pittsburgh
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $60,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $832
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      69%
    • Own
      31%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      411.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      31.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      63.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      284.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      790.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      7,685
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      695.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      23%
    • 10-17 years
      5%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      5%
    • 45-54 years
      8%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      38%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      11%
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    Working in Homestead

    Jobs
    C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $26,992
    National
    $69,021
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