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Wilkinsburg
  • Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
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Pittsburgh

Wilkinsburg

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A
    Wilkinsburg is a suburb of Pittsburgh with a population of 14,492. Wilkinsburg is in Allegheny County. Living in Wilkinsburg offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Wilkinsburg there are a lot of bars and parks. Many young professionals live in Wilkinsburg and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Wilkinsburg...
    Population
    14,492
    Suburb of
    Pittsburgh
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $98,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $869
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      70%
    • Own
      30%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      526.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      71.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      39
      40.7
    • Robbery
      143
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      487.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,702.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      428.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Wilkinsburg

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $39,793
    National
    $69,021
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