Livability Score

82
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) A+
Café at The Frick
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Everyday Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
KLVN Coffee Lab
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bagel Factory
Coffee Shop
TSAôCAA
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Tree Roasters
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Biddle's Escape
Coffee Shop
Waffallonia
Coffee Shop
61c Café
Coffee Shop
Té Café
Coffee Shop
Cafe Eighteen
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Crazy Mocha
Coffee Shop
Adda Coffee & Tea House
Coffee Shop
Square Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jitters Cafe & Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Zeke's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Pigeon Bagels
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Tree Roasters
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
Frick Art and Historical Center
Museum
Car & Carraige Museum
Museum
The Frick Pittsburgh
Museum
Clayton Mansion
Museum
The Space Upstairs
Theatre Arts
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Museum
Pittsburgh Yarn Company
Attraction
Eddy Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Manor Theatre
Cinema
Benedum Center For the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Steel City Improv Theater
Theatre Arts
Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Theatre Arts
Gesling Stadium
Stadium
Pittsburgh Glass Center
Museum
Purnell Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Carnegie Museum of Art
Museum
Alcohol House
Museum
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Museum
Carnegie Music Hall
Theatre Arts
University Art Gallery
Museum
Heinz Memorial Chapel
Attraction
Henry Heymann Theatre
Theatre Arts
Charity Randall Theatre
Theatre Arts
Stephen Foster Memorial
Attraction
Stephen Foster Memorial Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (1) D-
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Independent Brewing Company
Bar
Hidden Harbor
Bar
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
98K Hamburger
Fast Food
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Sweets
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Hops, Brews & Sunshine
Alcohol
Gaby et Jules
Sweets
Chocolate Moose
Sweets
Squirrel Hill Cafe
Bar
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bull River Taco Co.
Fast Food
Berry Fresh Frozen Yogurt
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Warehouse Pub & Grub
Bar
New York Super Subs & Deli
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
LA Fitness
Gym
I Am Yoga
Gym
Hydration and Health Fitness
Gym
Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Schoolhouse Yoga
Gym
Fitness Factory
Gym
X Shadyside
Gym
Amazing Yoga
Gym
Community Forge
Community Centre
Mount Ararat Community Activity Center
Community Centre
Union Project
Community Centre
Mr Roboto
Community Centre
Bloomcraft
Community Centre
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Baierl Student Recreation Center
Gym
Aspinwall Borough Hall
Community Centre
Blackridge Civic Association
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
MECKA Fitness
Gym
Freedom Fitness Facility
Gym
6YCLE
Gym
CrossFit Athletics
Gym
Groceries (0) A+
Five Points Artisan Bakeshop
Bakery
East End Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Food Shoppe
Grocery Store
Prantl's
Bakery
Panda Market
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Gluuteny
Bakery
Murray Avenue Kosher
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Allegro Hearth Bakery
Bakery
Pink Box Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Sumi's Cakery
Bakery
Target
Grocery Store
Prantl's Bakery
Bakery
Tokyo Japanese Food Store
Grocery Store
Ten Toes for Women
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Paddy Cake Bakery
Bakery
Parks (1) A+
Westinghouse Park
Park
Forbes & Braddock Playground
Playground
Mellon Park
Park
Dallas Parklet
Park
Kenmawr Field
Park
Frick Park
Park
Bob O'Connor Community Playground
Playground
Wightman Park
Park
Playdeck
Playground
Upland Park
Park
Whitney Park
Park
Baxter Playground
Playground
Blue Slide Playground
Playground
Davis Playground
Playground
Liberty Green Park
Park
Koenig Field
Park
CDS Playground
Playground
Memorial Park
Park
Enright Parklet
Park
Paulson Playground
Park
Garland Parklet
Park
Baum Grove
Park
Bartlett Playground
Playground
Swisshelm Park Playground
Playground
Ross Street Park
Park
Shops (2) A+
Frick Park Market
Convenience Store
Free Ride
Bicycle
Construction Junction
Home Improvement
Premier Hair Design
Hairdresser
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Sunoco A-Plus
Convenience Store
west elm
Furniture
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Smoke Wizard
Convenience Store
Anthropologie
Clothing
Nail Club II
Beauty
Cheeks
Clothing
Ehua Fashion
Clothing
Evelyn James Interiors
Interior Decoration
Free People
Clothing
Orr's Jewelers
Fashion
Ruggeri's Food Shoppe
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Amazing Books and Records
Books
S.W. Randall
Toys
European Wax Center
Beauty
Little's Shoes
Shoes
Biketek
Bicycle
Wonder Beauty
Beauty
Avalon
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, 11.6% take public transportation in Point Breeze.
Public Transit Stops (8)
Stops & Stations A+
Forbes Ave opposite Briarcliff Rd
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at Dallas Ave
Bus Stop
Dallas Ave at Forbes Ave (Detour)
Bus Stop
Dallas Ave at Forbes Ave (Detour)
Bus Stop
Hamilton
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at Dallas Ave
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at Braddock Ave
Bus Stop
Homewood
Bus Station
Braddock Ave at Forbes Ave (Detour)
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at Braddock Ave
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at Beechwood Blvd
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at Braddock Ave
Bus Stop
Braddock Ave at Forbes Ave (Detour)
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at East End Ave
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at Beechwood Blvd
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at Celeron St
Bus Stop
Braddock Ave opposite Guthrie St
Bus Stop
Peebles St at Kelly Ave (Detour)
Bus Stop
Darlington Rd at Beacon St
Bus Stop
Kelly Ave at Peebles St
Bus Stop
Peebles St at Kelly Ave
Bus Stop
Braddock Ave at Guthrie St
Bus Stop
Peebles St at Forbes Ave
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at Denniston St
Bus Stop
Peebles St opposite Forbes Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
11.6% B+
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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 D+

The cost of living in Point Breeze is 119/100 - which is 21% higher than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
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 A

Point Breeze crime rates are 1,156 per 100k, which is 34% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
972 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
184 crimes per 100k A
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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 Point Breeze is $117,544 - which is 114% higher than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$117,544 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.6% 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 many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
The Children's Institute
Hospital
Lifecare Hospital of Pittsburgh
Hospital
Newman Chiropractic Center
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fire Station Number 17
Fire Station
Edward J. Horan, D.M.D.
Dentist
CCP – Bass Wolfson Pediatrics, Squirrel Hill Office
Doctor
Giant Eagle Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr. Milla Openko DMD
Dentist
Wilkinsburg Borough Hall;Wilkinsburg Police Department
Police
Edward S. Cheppa, DMD
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Edgewood Police Department
Police
Maitri Medicinals
Doctor
Schiller's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Heartland Health Care Center
Nursing Home
The Medical Center East
Doctor
Prizant Dermatology
Doctor
Shadyside Surgi-Center
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fire Station Number 15
Fire Station
Fire Station Number 19
Fire Station
UPMC Shadyside Family Health Center
Doctor
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+

Point Breeze home prices are $327,714 - which is 95% higher than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$327,714 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A-
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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 B-

The Point Breeze graduation rate is 97% - which is 14% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
30% F
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (4) A+
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
Pittsburgh New Church School
Pittsburgh Linden K-5
Shady Side Academy Junior School
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Community Day School
Pittsburgh Faison K-5
Environmental Charter School At Frick Pa
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Kelly El Sch
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5
Carriage House Childrens Center
Academy At Westinghouse
St Edmund'S Academy
De Paul School For Hearing & Speech
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic Academy
Plea School
Pittsburgh Urban Christian School
Yeshiva Schools Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Edgewood El Sch
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5
High Schools (0) F
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Academy At Westinghouse
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
Plea School
The University School
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
Wilkinsburg Shs
Yeshiva Schools Of Pittsburgh
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Watson Institute Friendship Academy The
Winchester Thurston School
Central Catholic High School
The Neighborhood Academy
Tolatr Academy
Oakland Catholic High School
Pittsburgh Online Academy
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Imani Christian Academy
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academ
Pace School
Woodland Hills Jshs
Propel Cs-Homestead
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
Trinity Christian School
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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 B+

Point Breeze has an overall rating of 75% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes B+
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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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Point Breeze Area Facts

  • Point Breeze has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Point Breeze crime rates are 60% lower than the Pittsburgh average
  • Cost of living in Point Breeze is 25% higher than the Pittsburgh average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Point Breeze? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Westinghouse Park
      Forbes & Braddock Playground
      Mellon Park
      Dallas Parklet
      Kenmawr Field
      Frick Park
      Bob O'Connor Community Playground
      Wightman Park

      Entertainment

      Frick Art and Historical Center
      Car & Carraige Museum
      The Frick Pittsburgh
      Clayton Mansion
      The Space Upstairs
      Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
      Pittsburgh Yarn Company
      Eddy Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Wendy's
      Dunkin'
      Panera Bread
      Baskin-Robbins
      Independent Brewing Company
      Hidden Harbor
      Rita's Italian Ice

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Point Breeze? Of all people who commute, 11.6% take public transportation in Point Breeze.
      Drive to Work
      56%

      21% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      3% higher than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Point Breeze? The cost of living in Point Breeze is 119/100 - which is 21% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Point Breeze
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      Pittsburgh
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Point Breeze? Point Breeze crime rates are 1,156, which are 34% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,156 per 100k people

      50% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 87

      50% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -20%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Point Breeze? The median income in Point Breeze is $117,544 which is 114% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $117,544112% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $73,092145% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      44% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Point Breeze a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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 Point Breeze home prices? Point Breeze home prices are $327,714 - which is 95% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $327,71477% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,18124% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      14% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Point Breeze have good schools? The Point Breeze graduation rate is 97% - which is 14% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      30%

      38% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Point Breeze a good place to live? Point Breeze has an overall rating of 75% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      1 total surveys

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