Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Enrico's Tazza D'oro
Coffee Shop
Zeke's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Aspinwall Beans 'N' Cream
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee - Voluto
Coffee Shop
Square Cafe
Coffee Shop
Adda Coffee & Tea House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
KLVN Coffee Lab
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Friendship Perk and Brew
Coffee Shop
Yinz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jitters Cafe & Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Everyday Café
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Tree Roasters
Coffee Shop
Coffee Tree Roasters
Coffee Shop
Dr’tea
Coffee Shop
Cappy's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Yinz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Eden
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caffé Mona La Bistro
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
PPG Aquarium
Aquarium
King Museum
Museum
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Zoo
Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Theatre Arts
Pittsburgh Glass Center
Museum
Steel City Improv Theater
Theatre Arts
Bayernhof Music Museum
Museum
Waterworks Cinemas
Cinema
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Museum
Lookout Point
Attraction
Eddy Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Space Upstairs
Theatre Arts
Clayton Mansion
Museum
The Frick Pittsburgh
Museum
Car & Carraige Museum
Museum
Frick Art and Historical Center
Museum
Arsenal Bowl
Bowling Alley
Rowhouse Cinema
Cinema
Paint Monkey
Theatre Arts
Glitterbox Theater
Theatre Arts
Pittsburgh Yarn Company
Attraction
Gesling Stadium
Stadium
Purnell Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
The Manor Theatre
Cinema
The Clemente Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (1) D-
Park Place Pub
Bar
Couch Brewery
Bar
Lock & Dam Hot Dog
Fast Food
Bulldog Pub
Bar
Wallace's Taproom
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Casa Del Sole
Fast Food
Yen's Gourmet
Fast Food
The Fire Side Public House
Bar
Milkshake Factory
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Feast on Brilliant
Deli
Condado Tacos
Fast Food
BrewDog
Bar
Pistella Beer
Beverages
Bird on the Run
Fast Food
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Sub Zero
Sweets
Hitchhiker Brewing Company
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Millie's Homemade Ice Cream
Sweets
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Sweets
Fitness (1) F
Union Project
Community Centre
Mount Ararat Community Activity Center
Community Centre
Aspinwall Borough Hall
Community Centre
Fitness Factory
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Mr Roboto
Community Centre
X Shadyside
Gym
Amazing Yoga
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Bloomcraft
Community Centre
Hydration and Health Fitness
Gym
I Am Yoga
Gym
Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Schoolhouse Yoga
Gym
MECKA Fitness
Gym
Baierl Student Recreation Center
Gym
Freedom Fitness Facility
Gym
Community Forge
Community Centre
Meraki Studio
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Target
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Tokyo Japanese Food Store
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart
Grocery Store
Shop 'n Save
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Paddy Cake Bakery
Bakery
Prantl's Bakery
Bakery
Linea Verde Green Market
Grocery Store
Ten Toes for Women
Grocery Store
Community Supermarket
Grocery Store
Loafers Bread Company
Bakery
La Gourmandine
Bakery
Five Points Artisan Bakeshop
Bakery
East End Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Food Shoppe
Grocery Store
Prantl's
Bakery
Panda Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Highland Park Super Playground
Playground
Farmhouse Playground
Playground
Highland Park
Park
King Estate Park
Park
Heth's Playground
Park
Dinan Park
Park
Nancy Werner Park
Park
Liberty Green Park
Park
Aspinwall Riverfront Park
Park
Garland Parklet
Park
Paulson Playground
Park
James Sharp Landing
Park
Enright Parklet
Park
Upland Park
Park
Kennedy Park
Park
Firemen's Memorial Park
Park
Friendship Playpark
Playground
Meadow Park
Park
Dallas Parklet
Park
Kenmawr Field
Park
Baum Grove
Park
Mellon Park
Park
Camp Guyasuta
Park
Friendship Park
Park
Westinghouse Park
Park
Shops (2) D-
Bryant Street Market
Convenience Store
Buy'n Fly
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Kiya Tomlin
Clothing
Nota Bene
Gift Shop
Dollar General
Discount Store
Verizon
Electronics
Bonobos
Clothing
Warby Parker
Optician
One Brilliant Boutique
Clothing
Spark Books
Books
Dovecote
Gift Shop
MW WorkWear
Clothing
Barber Shop
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
Grocery Kart
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Petland
Pets
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
sola salon
Hairdresser
Penn Aiken Dairy
Convenience Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Kim Nails
Beauty
Shadyside Plaza
Mall
Rochella's
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. California-Kirkbride (A+)

2. Manchester (A+)

3. Point Breeze (A+)

4. Chateau (A+)

5. Allentown (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 14.5% take public transportation in Highland Park.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations A+
Washington Blvd opp Highland Dr
Bus Stop
Washington Blvd at Highland Dr
Bus Stop
Freeport Rd at Western Ave
Bus Stop
Freeport Rd at Center Ave
Bus Stop
Freeport Rd at Center Ave
Bus Stop
Highland Avenue at Broad Street
Bus Stop
Freeport Rd at Eastern Ave
Bus Stop
Freeport Rd at Eastern Ave
Bus Stop
Main St at 23rd St
Bus Stop
Main St at 21st St
Bus Stop
Main St opp 21st St
Bus Stop
Main St at 19th St
Bus Stop
Freeport Rd at Brilliant Ave
Bus Stop
Main St at #1841
Bus Stop
Main St at #1834
Bus Stop
Main St at 18th St
Bus Stop
Freeport Rd at Virginia Ave
Bus Stop
Penn Ave at East Busway
Bus Stop
Main St at #1704
Bus Stop
Main St opp 17th St
Bus Stop
Shady Avenue
Bus Stop
Main St at 15th St
Bus Stop
East Liberty Station
Bus Station
Main St opp 15th St
Bus Stop
Main St at 14th St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
14.5% A-
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Duquesne Heights (A+)

2. Brundis Island (A+)

3. Elliott (A+)

4. Arlington Heights (A+)

5. Chartiers City (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Highland Park is 128/100 - which is 31% higher than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Spring Hill-City View (A+)

2. Saint Clair (A+)

3. Knoxville (A+)

4. Mount Oliver (A+)

5. Perry South (A+)

crime C+

Highland Park crime rates are 1,883 per 100k, which is 7% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,584 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
299 crimes per 100k C+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Allegheny Center (A)

2. Allegheny West (A)

3. Point Breeze (A)

4. Regent Square (A)

5. Shadyside (A)

employment A+

The median income in Highland Park is $93,654 - which is 71% higher than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$93,654 A+
Unemployment Rate
0.7% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Lower Lawrenceville (A+)

2. Squirrel Hill South (A+)

3. North Shore (A+)

4. Herrs Island (A+)

5. West End (A+)

health D

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Stanton-Negley Drug Company
Pharmacy
Vincentian de Merillac
Nursing Home
The Medical Center East
Doctor
Urgent Care
Clinic
Fire Station Number 7
Fire Station
Aspinwall Police Department
Police
Fire Station Number 15
Fire Station
Aspinwall Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Sharpsburg Police Department
Police
Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
UPMC Saint Margaret
Hospital
Children's Home of Pittsburgh
Clinic
Giant Eagle Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Maitri Medicinals
Doctor
Prizant Dermatology
Doctor
Shadyside Surgi-Center
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Newman Chiropractic Center
Doctor
Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Heartland Health Care Center
Nursing Home
Western Pennsylvania Hospital
Hospital
Sleep Center of Greater Pittsburgh
Doctor
MedExpress
Clinic
UPMC Shadyside Family Health Center
Doctor
Bloomfield Dental - Dana M. Monahan DDS, LLC
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Allegheny Center (B-)

2. Allegheny West (B-)

3. Bloomfield (B-)

4. Bluff (B-)

5. Brighton Heights (B-)

housing A+

Highland Park home prices are $410,917 - which is 145% higher than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$410,917 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
63% A+
Home Affordability
4.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Point Breeze (A+)

2. Beltzhoover (A+)

3. Garfield (A+)

4. Wind Gap (A+)

5. Central Lawrenceville (A+)

schools A+

The Highland Park graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (1) D-
Tolatr Academy
St Raphael Elementary School
Pittsburgh Fulton K-5
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5
Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8
Urban Academy Of Greater Pittsburgh Cs
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5
Watson Institute Friendship Academy The
The Neighborhood Academy
Pittsburgh Montessori K-5
Academy At Westinghouse
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Watson Institut Social Ctr For Academic Achievemnt
De Paul School For Hearing & Speech
Waldorf School Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5
St Maria Goretti
Pittsburgh Faison K-5
Pittsburgh New Church School
Pittsburgh Linden K-5
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
Winchester Thurston School
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8
High Schools (1) D-
Tolatr Academy
Watson Institute Friendship Academy The
The Neighborhood Academy
Academy At Westinghouse
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Watson Institut Social Ctr For Academic Achievemnt
The University School
Winchester Thurston School
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Oakland Catholic High School
Central Catholic High School
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Pittsburgh Online Academy
Imani Christian Academy
Wilkinsburg Shs
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
Plea School
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
Adelphoi Education At Millvale
Yeshiva Schools Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academ
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Shady Side Academy
Fox Chapel Area Hs
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Chateau (A+)

2. Friendship (A+)

3. Strip District (A+)

4. Point Breeze North (A+)

5. Polish Hill (A+)

ratings A+

Highland Park has an overall rating of 94% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Polish Hill (A+)

2. Beltzhoover (A+)

3. Beechview (A+)

4. Highland Park (A+)

5. Shadyside (A+)

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Highland Park Area Facts

  • Highland Park has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Highland Park crime rates are 35% lower than the Pittsburgh average
  • Cost of living in Highland Park is 35% higher than the Pittsburgh average

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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Highland Park? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Highland Park Super Playground
      Farmhouse Playground
      Highland Park
      King Estate Park
      Heth's Playground
      Dinan Park
      Nancy Werner Park
      Liberty Green Park

      Entertainment

      PPG Aquarium
      King Museum
      Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
      Kelly Strayhorn Theater
      Pittsburgh Glass Center
      Steel City Improv Theater
      Bayernhof Music Museum
      Waterworks Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Park Place Pub
      Couch Brewery
      Lock & Dam Hot Dog
      Bulldog Pub
      Wallace's Taproom
      McDonald's
      Casa Del Sole
      Yen's Gourmet

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Highland Park? Of all people who commute, 14.5% take public transportation in Highland Park.
      Drive to Work
      49%

      27% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      15%

      9% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highland Park? The cost of living in Highland Park is 128/100 - which is 31% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Highland Park
      128

      28% more expensive than average

      Pittsburgh
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Highland Park? Highland Park crime rates are 1,883, which are 7% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,883 per 100k people

      19% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 54

      19% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -20%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Highland Park? The median income in Highland Park is $93,654 which is 71% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $93,65469% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $52,83577% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      85% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Highland Park a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic of UPMC
      UPMC Shadyside
      Allegheny General Hospital
      UPMC Saint Margaret
      UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
      Western Pennsylvania Hospital
      UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
      UPMC Oakland

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      The Medicine Shoppe
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Wilson's Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Dean Ornish Program
      Prizant Dermatology
      CCP – Bass Wolfson Pediatrics, Squirrel Hill Office
      North Shore Endoscopy
      Sleep Center of Greater Pittsburgh
      Shadyside Surgi-Center
      Maitri Medicinals
      UPMC Shadyside Family Health Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Highland Park home prices? Highland Park home prices are $410,917 - which is 145% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $410,917122% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,14921% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      14% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Highland Park have good schools? The Highland Park graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Highland Park a good place to live? Highland Park has an overall rating of 94% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      94%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      94%

      4 total surveys

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