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Pittsburgh
  • City in Pennsylvania
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Pittsburgh

#10 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A
    Pittsburgh is a city in Pennsylvania with a population of 303,207. Pittsburgh is in Allegheny County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Pittsburgh offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Pittsburgh there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Pittsburgh and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    About Pittsburgh...
    Population
    303,207
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $147,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,043
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      53%
    • Own
      47%
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    Pittsburgh Rankings

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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
      289.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      18.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      40
      40.7
    • Robbery
      230
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      443.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,331.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      241
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      16%
    • 25-34 years
      21%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Pittsburgh

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $54,306
    National
    $69,021
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