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Brighton Heights
  • Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade C
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

Brighton Heights is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a population of 7,392. Brighton Heights is in Allegheny County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Brighton Heights offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Brighton Heights there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many young professionals live in Brighton Heights and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About Brighton Heights...
Population
7,392

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$132,323
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$986
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    32%
  • Own
    68%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    296.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    13.5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    256
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    566
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,994.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    215.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$66,532
National
$69,021
Families with Children
23%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    11%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    national  11%

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