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 D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Biddle's Escape
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Café at The Frick
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Crazy Mocha
Coffee Shop
Cafe Eighteen
Coffee Shop
Bagel Factory
Coffee Shop
Té Café
Coffee Shop
TSAôCAA
Coffee Shop
61c Café
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Tree Roasters
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Waffallonia
Coffee Shop
Pigeon Bagels
Coffee Shop
Everyday Café
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
KLVN Coffee Lab
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Staghorn Cafe
Coffee Shop
Jitters Cafe & Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Tree Roasters
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
National Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural and Educational Center
Museum
Benedum Center For the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Pittsburgh Yarn Company
Attraction
Improv
Theatre Arts
AMC Waterfront 22
Cinema
Frick Art and Historical Center
Museum
Car & Carraige Museum
Museum
The Frick Pittsburgh
Museum
Clayton Mansion
Museum
The Space Upstairs
Theatre Arts
The Manor Theatre
Cinema
Westinghouse Atom Smasher
Attraction
Kennywood Park
Theme Park
Sandcastle Water Park
Theme Park
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Museum
Eddy Theatre
Theatre Arts
Titan Stadium
Stadium
Gesling Stadium
Stadium
Steel City Improv Theater
Theatre Arts
Purnell Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Theatre Arts
Alcohol House
Museum
Carnegie Museum of Art
Museum
University Art Gallery
Museum
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Museum
Food and Drink (5) C+
Goodfellas
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
China House II
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Edgewood Beer & Tobacco
Beverages
Foli's
Bar
McBroom Distributor
Alcohol
McBroom Distributor
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
KFC
Fast Food
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fudge Farm
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Community Forge
Community Centre
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Schoolhouse Yoga
Gym
Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
I Am Yoga
Gym
Hydration and Health Fitness
Gym
Fitness 19
Gym
Blackridge Civic Association
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
X Shadyside
Gym
Amazing Yoga
Gym
Fitness Factory
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
East End Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Sumi's Cakery
Bakery
Pink Box Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Allegro Hearth Bakery
Bakery
Gluuteny
Bakery
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Murray Avenue Kosher
Grocery Store
Prantl's
Bakery
Panda Market
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Five Points Artisan Bakeshop
Bakery
Food Shoppe
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
La Gourmandine
Bakery
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Prantl's Bakery
Bakery
Ten Toes for Women
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
Tokyo Japanese Food Store
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Collingwood Park
Park
Les Getz Memorial Park
Park
Filmet Park
Park
Dickson Park
Park
Swisshelm Park Playground
Playground
Koenig Field
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Whitney Park
Park
Munhall Park
Park
John F. Kennedy Park
Park
Frick Park
Park
Whitaker Ball Field
Park
Park Square
Park
Forbes & Braddock Playground
Playground
Bright Park
Playground
Forest Hills playground
Playground
Frick Park
Park
Sullivan Playground
Playground
Graham Field
Park
Forest Hills Park
Park
Blue Slide Playground
Playground
CDS Playground
Playground
McLean Playground
Playground
Bob O'Connor Community Playground
Playground
Davis Playground
Playground
Shops (6) A-
Co Go's
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
GetGo
Convenience Store
To Go
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Super 1
Convenience Store
CoGo's
Convenience Store
Braddock Avenue Express
Convenience Store
Braddock Avenue Express
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Big Lots
Department Store
Old Navy
Clothing
Petco
Pets
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Bob's Autotorium
Convenience Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
DSW
Shoes
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Marshalls
Department Store
GetGo
Convenience Store
Hanini Market
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 22.1% take public transportation in Swissvale.
Public Transit Stops (53)
Stops & Stations A+
Noble St at Dickson St
Bus Stop
Noble St at Roslyn St
Bus Stop
Roslyn
Bus Station
Noble St opposite Washington St
Bus Stop
Noble St at Washington St
Bus Stop
Woodstock Ave at Ardmore St
Bus Stop
Woodstock Ave at Ardmore St
Bus Stop
Waverly Ave at Braddock Ave
Bus Stop
Waverly Ave at Braddock Ave
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave at Washington St
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave opposite Washington St
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave opposite Duquesne Ave
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave at Duquesne Ave
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave at Irvine St
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave at Schley Ave
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave at #2129
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave at #2130
Bus Stop
Edgewood Ave at Sailor Pl
Bus Stop
Woodstock Ave at Ormond St
Bus Stop
Edgewood Ave at Braddock Ave
Bus Stop
Woodstock Ave at Ormond St
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave at Church St
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave at Church St
Bus Stop
Edgewood Ave at Columbia Ave
Bus Stop
Miller Ave at Gas St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
22.1% A+
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Swissvale is 92/100 - which is 6% lower than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C

Swissvale crime rates are 2,062 per 100k, which is 17% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,734 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
328 crimes per 100k C
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employment C

The median income in Swissvale is $50,690 - which is 8% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$50,690 F
Unemployment Rate
4.1% D+
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health C

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Swissvale Police Department
Police
Rankin Police Department
Police
Rankin VFD
Fire Station
Fire Station Number 19
Fire Station
Edgewood Police Department
Police
Munhall Volunteer Fire Company No. 5
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Braddock Police Department
Police
Edward S. Cheppa, DMD
Dentist
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Homestead Police
Police
Wilkinsburg Borough Hall;Wilkinsburg Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bill Merletti Brace Company
Clinic
Munhall Volunteer Fire Bureau
Fire Station
Munhall Police Department
Police
UPMC Magee Womencare Associates
Doctor
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
North Braddock Police Department
Police
Lifecare Hospital of Pittsburgh
Hospital
Premier Medical Associates Family Medicine
Doctor
Premier Medical Associates Laboratory Services
Doctor
Premier Medical Associates Ophthalmology & Optometry
Doctor
Premier Medical Associates
Doctor
Premier Medical Associates Cardiology
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Swissvale home prices are $119,700 - which is 29% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$119,700 F
Home Appreciation Rate
35% A+
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B

The Swissvale graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (0) B-
Woodland Hills Intermediate Sch
Woodland Hills Intermediate Sch
Universal Academy Of Pittsburgh
Edgewood El Sch
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Environmental Charter School At Frick Pa
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic Academy
Kelly El Sch
Plea School
Pittsburgh Urban Christian School
Barrett El Sch
Propel Cs-Homestead
Trinity Christian School
Shady Side Academy Junior School
Propel Cs-Braddock Hills
East Catholic School
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Pace School
Community Day School
Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
Pittsburgh New Church School
Homeville El Sch
Steel Valley Ms
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
High Schools (0) F
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Plea School
Propel Cs-Homestead
Trinity Christian School
Wilkinsburg Shs
Propel Cs-Braddock Hills
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
Woodland Hills Jshs
Pace School
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
Steel Valley Shs
Yeshiva Schools Of Pittsburgh
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
West Mifflin Area Hs
Academy At Westinghouse
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Imani Christian Academy
The University School
Central Catholic High School
Winchester Thurston School
Watson Institute Friendship Academy The
Pittsburgh Online Academy
Oakland Catholic High School
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ratings A+

Swissvale has an overall rating of 87% from 2 reviews.
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Swissvale Area Facts

  • Swissvale has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Swissvale crime rates are 17% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Swissvale is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania average

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      D+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Collingwood Park
      Les Getz Memorial Park
      Filmet Park
      Dickson Park
      Swisshelm Park Playground
      Koenig Field
      Memorial Park
      Whitney Park

      Entertainment

      National Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural and Educational Center
      Benedum Center For the Performing Arts
      Pittsburgh Yarn Company
      Improv
      AMC Waterfront 22
      Frick Art and Historical Center
      Car & Carraige Museum
      The Frick Pittsburgh

      Food & Drink

      Goodfellas
      Arby's
      China House II
      Wendy's
      Subway
      Taco Bell
      Fine Wine & Good Spirits
      Edgewood Beer & Tobacco

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Swissvale? Of all people who commute, 22.1% take public transportation in Swissvale.
      Drive to Work
      55%

      21% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      22%

      17% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Swissvale? The cost of living in Swissvale is 92/100 - which is 6% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Swissvale
      92

      8% 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 Swissvale? Swissvale crime rates are 2,062, which are 17% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,062 per 100k people

      11% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 49

      11% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Swissvale? The median income in Swissvale is $50,690 which is 8% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $50,6908% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,9964% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      12% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Swissvale home prices? Swissvale home prices are $119,700 - which is 29% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $119,70035% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8689% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      23% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Swissvale have good schools? The Swissvale graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% 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 Swissvale a good place to live? Swissvale has an overall rating of 87% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      2 total surveys

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