Livability Score

66
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Rachel Carson Homestead
Museum
Food and Drink (12) F
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Golden Ohm Beer
Alcohol
Universal Joint
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Salute Beer Distributor
Alcohol
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Shootin Bull Tavern
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Snap Fitness
Gym
Four Seasons Activity Center
Community Centre
Skyview Radio Society
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Community Super Market
Grocery Store
Shop 'n Save
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Shop 'n Save
Grocery Store
Auntie Anne's
Bakery
Labriola's Italian Market
Grocery Store
Parks (11) F
Plum Municipal Ball Fields
Park
North Bessemer Field
Park
Meadow Avenue Park
Park
Larry Mills Park
Park
Milltown Community Park
Park
Boyce Park
Park
Barking Slopes
Park
Olypic Swim & Health Club
Park
Universal Memorial Park
Park
Maple Vista Park
Park
Logans Ferry Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Barking Slopes
Park
Friendship Park
Park
Proposed Park - City of Lower Burrell (90 ac)
Park
Rachel Carson Park
Park
Penn Hills Community Park
Park
Evergreen Park
Park
Penn Hills Community Park
Park
Dark Hollow Woods Park
Park
Shops (22) F
Alcoma Plaza
Mall
Jakay's Salon and Day Spa
Beauty
Golden Mile TV
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Hair Design
Hairdresser
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Pro Nails
Beauty
Plum Health Depot
Nutrition Supplements
Bronze FX Tanning
Beauty
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Cammuso's
Beauty
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
A-Plus Mini Market
Convenience Store
Dibs Work Boots
Shoes
Stanford Home Center
Home Improvement
Fueland
Convenience Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Plum.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations F
Pittsburgh St at Colfax St
Bus Stop
Pittsburgh St at Colfax St
Bus Stop
Universal Rd + Anthon
Bus Stop
Universal Rd Opp Anthon
Bus Stop
Pittsburgh St at Highland Ave
Bus Stop
Universal Rd + Joslyn
Bus Stop
Universal Rd + Joslyn
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.1% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Plum is 98/100 - which is equal to Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C+

Plum crime rates are 1,954 per 100k, which is 11% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,644 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
311 crimes per 100k C+
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employment A+

The median income in Plum is $82,704 - which is 51% higher than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$82,704 A
Unemployment Rate
1.7% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Plum Municipal Building and Police Station
Police
Renton Vounteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Plum Emergency Medical Services
Ambulance Station
North Bessemer FIre Station
Fire Station
Golden Mile Dental
Dentist
Neurological Wellness Center
Doctor
Logans Ferry Heights Volunteer Fire Department 235
Fire Station
Springdale Police Department
Police
Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Cheswick Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
New Kensington Fire Company #2
Fire Station
Cheswick VFD
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Plum home prices are $159,800 - which is 5% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$159,800 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
11% B+
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools A+

The Plum graduation rate is 93% - which is 9% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
80% A-
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Holiday Park El Sch
Pivik El Sch
Center El Sch
St John The Baptist School
Regency Park El Sch
Kindercare Learning Center
Penn Hills Charter School Of Entrepreneu
Colfax Upper El Sch
Linton Ms
University Park El Sch
High Schools (1) F
Plum Shs
Springdale Jshs
Forbes Road Ctc
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ratings C-

Plum has an overall rating of 62% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (11)
From AreaVibes A+
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Kid Friendly, Family Endorsed 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Plum is a friendly and family centered suburb that’s ideal for living a simple life. There’s really not much here besides a great school system and a lot for children to do. One of the best things about Plum though, is that it super safe for kids. Crime is very low. For that ...Read More alone it’s a great place to raise a family, knowing that your kids will be in a great system for many years.

On the other hand, if you want something that can’t easily be find in time (which seems to be often for me) you will have to make your way into the city. There’s really no way to avoid that.

The weather here doesn’t get terrible, maybe a bad rain storm here and there, and in the winter it does snow quite a lot, but it’s doable and over time you should get used it. Plum is nice, but it’s small scale may not be for everyone. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Plum? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Plum Municipal Ball Fields
      North Bessemer Field
      Meadow Avenue Park
      Larry Mills Park
      Milltown Community Park
      Boyce Park
      Barking Slopes
      Olypic Swim & Health Club

      Entertainment

      Rachel Carson Homestead

      Food & Drink

      Fine Wine & Good Spirits
      Dunkin' Donuts
      McDonald's
      Dairy Queen
      Golden Ohm Beer
      Universal Joint
      McDonald's
      Subway

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Plum? Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Plum.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Plum? The cost of living in Plum is 98/100 - which is equal to Pennsylvania.
      Plum
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Plum? Plum crime rates are 1,954, which are 11% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,954 per 100k people

      16% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 52

      16% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      148%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Plum? The median income in Plum is $82,704 which is 51% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $82,70449% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,41632% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      63% lower than the US average

      D- Health & Safety

      Is Plum a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Plum home prices? Plum home prices are $159,800 - which is 5% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $159,80013% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $951equal to the US average
      Home Ownership
      82%

      29% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Plum have good schools? The Plum graduation rate is 93% - which is 9% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      80%

      66% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Plum a good place to live? Plum has an overall rating of 62% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      62%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      11 total surveys

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