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Pittsburgh
Sometimes called the Steel City or the City of Bridges, Pittsburgh is the second largest city in Pennsylvania and consistently scores high in livability rankings. Forbes has ranked Pittsburgh as one of America’s safest and most affordable cities — so if you’re searching for a place to live well on a budget, Pittsburgh just might be the place you’re looking for.
| Population | 305,305 |
| Median Age | 32.9 |
| Poverty Rate | 21% |
| Median Income (Household) | $42,450 |
| Number Of Employees | 148,758 |
| Median Property Value | $100,800 |
City Overview
Located at the junction of the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio Rivers, Pittsburgh is home to over 300 steel businesses, 30 skyscrapers, 446 bridges, and a fort. Historically steel was the major industry in Pittsburgh (the football team is called the Steelers after all) but today the city boasts a thriving, diverse economy.
Arts
Pittsburgh has a long history of excellence in both the performing and visual arts. The Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts and the Benedum Center host the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Pittsburgh Opera respectively. Additionally, there are lots of mid-sized organization in Pittsburgh such as the Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre, the Quantum Theatre, The Renaissance and Baroque Society of Pittsburgh, and Chatham Baroque. The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre regularly hosts dance events. Pittsburgh is a big city for art museums too — the Andy Warhol Museum and the Carnegie Museum of Art are located here. Families with children won’t want to miss the ToonSeum — a museum all about cartoons!
Business & Economy
There’s steel, of course, but there’s also so much more. Pittsburgh is now a city of high technology — robotics, nuclear engineering, and biomedical tech are all big here. Pittsburgh’s tech industries produced 10.8 billion in payrolls in 2007. In 2014 a National Bureau of Economic Research report named Pittsburgh the second best city for intergenerational economic mobility in the U.S. In other words, the American dream is alive and well in Pittsburgh! The biggest employers are the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Allegheny County, Giant Eagle Inc, and the University of Pittsburgh.
Wage by Common Jobs
Average salary: $38,667
- 1. Elementary & middle school teachers$57,350
- 2. Retail salespersons$44,243
- 3. Secretaries & administrative assistants$36,779
- 4. Nursing, psychiatric, & home health aides$30,530
- 5. Cashiers$24,431
Employment by Occupations
Employment by Industries
Climate
Pittsburgh’s climate is typical for Pennsylvania — hot in summer, cold in winter, pleasant in spring and fall. When looking for an apartment for rent, be sure to find one with good air conditioning and heating.
Cuisine
Pittsburgh Cuisine is similar to other Pennsylvania cities, you can get a great cheesesteak here. You also can’t miss the Wholey’s — a fish sandwich originating in Pittsburgh’s Market Square. In addition to local staples, there’s a thriving culinary scene here. Fine Catalan cuisine can be had a Morcilla — a new restaurant from Justin Severino. You’ll also have to check out the cleverly titled Tako (Japanese for octopus) on Sixth street serves delectable Asian-Latin fusion. The Commoner on Strawberry Way serves mouthwatering meat dishes and German beer.
Demographics
The city's population has European ancestral roots: German (22%), Irish (21%), Italian (12%). Pittsburgh is a home to one of the largest Italian communities in the United States. It also has the largest Croatian community of 200,000 and the 5th largest Ukrainian population in the US.
Race & Ethnicity
Non-English Speakers
Education
Past year Pittsburgh, PA universities awarded around 47,055 degrees. Statistics show that the population of students in Pittsburgh, PA include 11,240 male students and 14,681 female students. Pittsburgh, PA offers private and public tuition with a median cost of $35,062 for private four-year colleges and $0 for in-state public four-year colleges. The largest university of this city is the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus with the majority of graduates. The Carnegie Mellon University and Duquesne University hold the second and the third place respectively. The share of the public colleges in Pittsburgh, PA is 65.3% and 34.7% go to the private colleges.
Universities
- 1. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus9,885 graduates
- 2. Carnegie Mellon University4,843 graduates
- 3. Duquesne University2,802 graduates
Public vs Private
- Public34.7%
- Private65.3%
Health and Safety
The age groups that most likely have the health care coverage in Pittsburgh, PA are 55-64 years old for men and 25-34 years old for women. Pittsburgh, PA offers a 108 primary care clinician to 1 patient ratio. Data records state that dentists ratio is 91 to 1, speaking of mental health doctors ratio, it’s 256 to 1 resident.
Clinician to Patient Ratios
| Primary Care | 1 to 108 |
| Dentists | 1 to 91 |
| Mental Health | 1 to 256 |
| Other | 1 to 138 |
Landmarks
PNC Park, Phillips Conservatory, Mount Washington, Heinz Field, The Strip District, PPG Paints Arena, Point State Park, Monongahela Incline, Market Square, Heinz Memorial Chapel, University of Pittsburgh, PPG Place.
Nightlife
Pittsburgh has a great nightlife scene, full of awesome bars, clubs, and shows. Crave spicy hot wings? Check out Krista’s Cantina on street, it’s one of the coolest dive bars in North Side. On the South Side, there’s Club Cafe, which offers amazing shows and boasts a very sophisticated sound system — the martinis here are great too. For a truly unique experience, put on your Sunday best and head over to the Church Brew Works — this bar is in an old church building, complete with stain glass windows.
Transportation
Pittsburgh has excellent railway infrastructure, which residents use to commute around the city and also for longer travel. Buses are an option too, and Pittsburgh is easily navigable by car, just plan for rush hour like you would in any major city.
Commute Time
Average travel time: 22.55 minutes
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Housing Trends
Pittsburgh, PA, USA Housing Trends
Average rent in Pittsburgh: $1,555 (-0%)
| Rent Price | Nov | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed rentals | $1,207 | -1.3% |
| 2 bed rentals | $1,785 | -1.2% |
| 3 bed rentals | $1,882 | +1.1% |
| 4+ bed rentals | $1,685 | +1.2% |
| Rent Type Price | Nov | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment rentals | $1,495 | -0.4% |
| House rentals | $1,692 | +2.2% |
| Condo rentals | $2,796 | +1.6% |
| Room rentals | $564 | +0% |
| Loft rentals | $2,280 | -3.5% |
| Duplex rentals | $850 | +0% |
| Townhouse rentals | $1,700 | +0% |
Over the Dec 2019, the average rent for an apartment in/near Pittsburgh, PA decreased by 0% to $1556. Breaking it down in details, we now see that the average price for 1-bed apartment decreased by 1% to $1223. Pricing for 2-bed apartment also decreased by 1% and a place of this size will now cost you $1807. 3-bed apartment rent pricing starts at $1882, it increased by 1% lately. We tend to note the rise of 4- and more bed apartment pricing. It increased by 1% and made it up to $1685.
The median rent for an apartment in Pittsburgh, PA decreased by 0% to $1495. Statistics show that house rent price increased by 2% this month making it up to $1656. Condos faced an upward trend these days. The median rent for a condo increased by 2%, it’s now available for $2796. An average duplex is now available for $850, cause median rent for a duplex remains the same this month. The median rent for a loft faced changes as well, it decreased by 4%, the price tag now starts at $2280. If you’re looking for a room, the price tag still starts at $564. The median price did not change this time.
Rent vs Own
- Rent48%
- Own52%
Finding Apartments for Rent in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is quite affordable as major American cities go, so you can look all over town regardless of your budget. Of course, some areas will be a bit more than others, but you won’t see the same sort of variation you would in somewhere like New York, for example. The rental market in Pittsburgh is competitive, especially at the start of the school year, so you’ll want to move fast once you find a place you like. Students will want to check out off-campus apartments for rent near the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon, and Chatham — the major Pittsburgh universities, you can apply together with your roommates online. Be sure to get all the amenities you need — use the search filters to find a place with a doorman, in-unit washer, balcony, parking — or anything else you want. Looking for different kinds of listing? Search thousands of long-term Pittsburgh townhouses or houses for rent. Filter by property type. Search 2, 3 and 4 bedroom properties in Pittsburgh. Want to search wider, check out apartments for rent in Pennsylvania
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Pittsburgh Neighborhoods
Downtown Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh skyline is considered one of the best in America, and Downtown is the place to see it. This where you can find the U.S. Steel Tower, Fifth Avenue Place and BNY Mellon Center — the city’s tallest buildings. Downtown hustles and bustles with all the rhythms of a big city. The PPG Paints Arena is here too, so it’s easy to catch a game. There are lots of great long-term luxury apartments for rent available downtown.
Shadyside
The tree-lined streets are nice and shadowy in this cool hood. Shadyside also boasts some Pittsburgh’s coolest Victorian architecture, and the. Pittsburgh Center for the Arts is here too — you can see great exhibits and take cool classes there. Studio apartments for rent in Shadyside are a little more expensive than the Pittsburgh average, starting around $900.
Mt. Washington
Located on top of lovely Mt. Washington, this neighborhood offers breathtaking views of the entire city. At Altius on Grandview avenue, you can dine while you watch the sunset on the iconic Pittsburgh skyline. Afterward, burn off some of those calories with a trip up the Duquesne Incline! Mt. Washington tends to be a little pricier than the rest of Pittsburgh. A 3 bedroom apartment for long-term rent starts around $1300 here.
Oakland
The academic and artistic heart of Pittsburgh, Oakland is home to the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, and to the University of Pittsburgh. There are lots of great student apartments for rent here and college dive bars.
Bloomfield
Urban but with a family vibe, Pittsburgh’s cheapest apartments for rent can be found here. Bloomfield is also known for its great Italian food. You have bridge access to the rest of Pittsburgh from here.
Highland Park
Pittsburgh’s most historic neighborhood, with lots of amazing Tudor style homes. The Pittsburgh Zoo is here too, so it’s great place to take the family out for a weekend. Pet owners will enjoy this hood’s easy access to Highland Park — a great spot for dog walking. Studio apartments for rent in Highland Park start around $645.
Northshore
Pittsburgh’s Mister Rogers statue is in Northshore — it’s always a beautiful day in the neighborhood here. Family friendly townhouses can be found here, in addition to luxury apartments for rent — some even have a view of the river. If that’s not great enough, the subway is free!
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