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South Oakland
  • Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
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Report Card

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

South Oakland is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a population of 3,623. South Oakland is in Allegheny County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in South Oakland offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In South Oakland there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in South Oakland and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in South Oakland are above average.

About

About South Oakland...
Population
3,623

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$179,685
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,116
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    74%
  • Own
    26%
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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
    109.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    27.4
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    191.5
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    437.6
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,750.6
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    328.2
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$24,924
National
$69,021
Families with Children
9%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    35%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    national  11%

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