Livability Score

83
/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 (11) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pigeon Bagels
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Crazy Mocha
Coffee Shop
Cafe Eighteen
Coffee Shop
Té Café
Coffee Shop
61c Café
Coffee Shop
Waffallonia
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Tree Roasters
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
TSAôCAA
Coffee Shop
Bagel Factory
Coffee Shop
Staghorn Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Café Phipps
Coffee Shop
La Prima Espresso
Coffee Shop
La Prima Espresso
Coffee Shop
Rothberg's Roasters II
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Tree Roasters
Coffee Shop
Cappy's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Eden
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
The Manor Theatre
Cinema
Improv
Theatre Arts
AMC Waterfront 22
Cinema
Gesling Stadium
Stadium
Eddy Theatre
Theatre Arts
Purnell Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
National Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural and Educational Center
Museum
Alcohol House
Museum
University Art Gallery
Museum
Carnegie Museum of Art
Museum
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Museum
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Museum
Frick Art and Historical Center
Museum
Carnegie Music Hall
Theatre Arts
Car & Carraige Museum
Museum
The Frick Pittsburgh
Museum
Henry Heymann Theatre
Theatre Arts
Stephen Foster Memorial
Attraction
Charity Randall Theatre
Theatre Arts
Stephen Foster Memorial Museum
Museum
Heinz Memorial Chapel
Attraction
Clayton Mansion
Museum
Cathedral of Learning
Attraction
Nationality Rooms
Museum
William Pitt Union
Attraction
Food and Drink (19) A-
Drift Hookah Lounge
Bar
Lucha Street Tacos
Fast Food
African Cuisine Bar, Lounge, & Hookah Joint
Bar
It's Doggin' It
Alcohol
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Save-Mor Beer and Pop Warehouse
Beverages
New York Super Subs & Deli
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Warehouse Pub & Grub
Bar
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Berry Fresh Frozen Yogurt
Fast Food
Bull River Taco Co.
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Squirrel Hill Cafe
Bar
Chocolate Moose
Sweets
Hidden Harbor
Bar
Independent Brewing Company
Bar
Gaby et Jules
Sweets
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Hops, Brews & Sunshine
Alcohol
98K Hamburger
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (3) B
Schoolhouse Yoga
Gym
Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
I Am Yoga
Gym
Hydration and Health Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
X Shadyside
Gym
Amazing Yoga
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Fitness Factory
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Baierl Student Recreation Center
Gym
Bloomcraft
Community Centre
6YCLE
Gym
CrossFit Athletics
Gym
Community Forge
Community Centre
Mr Roboto
Community Centre
Saint Vladimir Ukrainian Church Hall
Community Centre
Mount Ararat Community Activity Center
Community Centre
Union Project
Community Centre
Freedom Fitness Facility
Gym
MECKA Fitness
Gym
Meraki Studio
Gym
Groceries (8) A+
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Sumi's Cakery
Bakery
Pink Box Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Allegro Hearth Bakery
Bakery
Gluuteny
Bakery
Murray Avenue Kosher
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Panda Market
Grocery Store
Prantl's
Bakery
Food Shoppe
Grocery Store
Five Points Artisan Bakeshop
Bakery
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
La Gourmandine
Bakery
Ten Toes for Women
Grocery Store
Prantl's Bakery
Bakery
Panera Bread
Bakery
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
East End Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Tokyo Japanese Food Store
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Parks (17) A+
CDS Playground
Playground
Davis Playground
Playground
Blue Slide Playground
Playground
Bob O'Connor Community Playground
Playground
Magee Playground
Park
Playdeck
Playground
Bartlett Playground
Playground
Schenley Oval
Park
Frick Park
Park
Schenley Park
Park
Wightman Park
Park
Bud Hammer Park
Park
Swisshelm Park Playground
Playground
Bud Hammer Playground
Playground
Four Mile Run playground
Playground
Saline St Honor Roll
Park
Anderson Playground
Playground
Peace Garden
Park
Sullivan Playground
Playground
Boundary Street Parklet
Playground
Oakland Square Historic District
Park
Frazier Field
Park
Forbes & Braddock Playground
Playground
Frick Park
Park
John F. Kennedy Park
Park
Shops (31) A+
GetGo
Convenience Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Eyetique
Optician
Dat'z Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Harry's Barber Shoppe
Hairdresser
Boost Mobile
Electronics
A Child's Wardrobe & Adults Too
Clothing
McGuinn's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Christa African Hair Braiding
Hairdresser
Safi's
Hairdresser
Spooled Rotten Eyebrow Threading & Esthetic Spa
Beauty
Pearl Nail Salon
Beauty
Global Market Retail
Interior Decoration
Perfection Nails & Spa
Beauty
Speedway
Convenience Store
Squirrel Hill Jewelry
Fashion
William Penn Jewelers & Watchmakers
Fashion
Shear Visions
Hairdresser
Philip Pelusi Salon
Hairdresser
Optical Outlet
Optician
Coen
Convenience Store
Squirrel Hill Flower Shop
Florist
Original Mattress Factory
Furniture
Ten Thousand Villages
Interior Decoration
Little's Shoes
Shoes
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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, 21.5% take public transportation in Squirrel Hill South.
Public Transit Stops (65)
Stops & Stations A+
Murray Ave at #2825
Bus Stop
Murray Ave opposite Morrowfield Ave
Bus Stop
Murray Ave at Morrowfield Ave
Bus Stop
Murray Ave opposite Burchfield Ave
Bus Stop
Murray Ave at Flemington St
Bus Stop
Murray Ave at Flemington St
Bus Stop
Murray Ave at Welfer St
Bus Stop
Murray Ave at Welfer St
Bus Stop
Forward Ave at Murry Ave
Bus Stop
Pocussett St at Wightman St
Bus Stop
Murray Ave at Forward Ave
Bus Stop
Forward Ave at Shady Ave
Bus Stop
Beechwood Blvd at Tilbury Ave
Bus Stop
Murray Ave at Forward Ave
Bus Stop
Tilbury Ave opposite Alderson St
Bus Stop
Murray Ave at Lilac St
Bus Stop
Murray Ave at Lilac St
Bus Stop
Tilbury Ave at Forward Ave
Bus Stop
Wightman St at Phillips Ave
Bus Stop
Beechwood Blvd opposite Anita Ave (Monitor St)
Bus Stop
Murray Ave at Loretta St
Bus Stop
Murray Ave at Phillips Ave
Bus Stop
Murray Ave at Loretta St
Bus Stop
Murray Ave at Phillips Ave
Bus Stop
Greenfield Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
21.5% 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 C+

The cost of living in Squirrel Hill South 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

Squirrel Hill South 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 Squirrel Hill South is $75,200 - which is 37% higher than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$75,200 B
Unemployment Rate
1.3% 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 C

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Dr. Milla Openko DMD
Dentist
Giant Eagle Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Squirrel Hill Health Center Dental Office
Dentist
Edward J. Horan, D.M.D.
Dentist
Dean Ornish Program
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
The Children's Institute
Hospital
CCP – Bass Wolfson Pediatrics, Squirrel Hill Office
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Station Number 19
Fire Station
Homestead Police
Police
Fire Station Number 13
Fire Station
Bill Merletti Brace Company
Clinic
Pittsburgh Fire Fighters Local No. 1
Fire Station
UPMC Magee Womencare Associates
Doctor
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Schiller's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
West Homestead Police Department
Police
Carnegie Mellon police station
Police
Newman Chiropractic Center
Doctor
Fire Station Number 14
Fire Station
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+

Squirrel Hill South home prices are $318,800 - which is 90% higher than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$318,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
26% A+
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio) D-
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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 Squirrel Hill South graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
58% D+
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (5) C-
Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5
Yeshiva Schools Of Pittsburgh
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
St Edmund'S Academy
Community Day School
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8
St Rosalia Academy
Carriage House Childrens Center
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Linden K-5
Carnegie Mellon Univ Children'S School
Environmental Charter School At Frick Pa
Carnegie Mellon Cyert Center For Early Education
Propel Cs-Homestead
Margaret Shadick Cyert Center For Early Ed & Prog
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
Propel Cs - Hazelwood
Barrett El Sch
Pittsburgh New Church School
Shady Side Academy Junior School
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5
Pittsburgh Online Academy
Winchester Thurston School
Kelly El Sch
High Schools (3) A+
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
Yeshiva Schools Of Pittsburgh
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Propel Cs-Homestead
The University School
Central Catholic High School
Pittsburgh Online Academy
Winchester Thurston School
Oakland Catholic High School
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academ
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Plea School
Watson Institute Friendship Academy The
Wilkinsburg Shs
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
Academy At Westinghouse
The Neighborhood Academy
New Outlook Academy
Academy Cs
Steel Valley Shs
Hill House Passport Academy Charter Scho
Tolatr Academy
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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-

Squirrel Hill South has an overall rating of 69% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (6)
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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Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA Area Guide

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Squirrel Hill South Area Facts

  • Squirrel Hill South has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Squirrel Hill South crime rates are 60% lower than the Pittsburgh average
  • Cost of living in Squirrel Hill South is 25% higher than the Pittsburgh average

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Nice place to live if....... 3 rating By Gwarguy66 ( Jan 13, 2017) Nice place to live if your a Jew or rich. (oxymoron) I'm not racist, but the Jews in Squirrel Hill are not nice. Most of them will even completely ignore you. The shopping is decent and the best thing is the good. Especially Mineo's Pizza." ...Read More Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Squirrel Hill South? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      CDS Playground
      Davis Playground
      Blue Slide Playground
      Bob O'Connor Community Playground
      Magee Playground
      Playdeck
      Bartlett Playground
      Schenley Oval

      Entertainment

      The Manor Theatre
      Improv
      AMC Waterfront 22
      Gesling Stadium
      Eddy Theatre
      Purnell Center for the Arts
      National Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural and Educational Center
      Alcohol House

      Food & Drink

      Drift Hookah Lounge
      Lucha Street Tacos
      African Cuisine Bar, Lounge, & Hookah Joint
      It's Doggin' It
      Fine Wine & Good Spirits
      Save-Mor Beer and Pop Warehouse
      New York Super Subs & Deli
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Squirrel Hill South? Of all people who commute, 21.5% take public transportation in Squirrel Hill South.
      Drive to Work
      48%

      28% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      22%

      16% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      3% higher than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Squirrel Hill South? The cost of living in Squirrel Hill South is 119/100 - which is 21% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Squirrel Hill South
      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 Squirrel Hill South? Squirrel Hill South 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 Squirrel Hill South? The median income in Squirrel Hill South is $75,200 which is 37% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $75,20036% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,15961% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      73% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Squirrel Hill South 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 Squirrel Hill South home prices? Squirrel Hill South home prices are $318,800 - which is 90% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $318,80073% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,24932% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      42%

      33% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

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

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      58%

      20% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Squirrel Hill South a good place to live? Squirrel Hill South has an overall rating of 69% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      69%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      6 total surveys

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