Livability Score

78
/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 (0) F
Donut Connection
Coffee Shop
Loafin Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Steel Cup Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Dreshar Stadium
Stadium
Tour-Ed Mine
Attraction
Large Scale Systems Museum (LSSM)
Museum
GQT Cinemas 18
Cinema
Wildlife Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (5) F
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Tarentum Beverage
Alcohol
Koskey's Korner
Sweets
Barley
Bar
Snack Shack
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Sweets
Dairy Queen
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Voodoo Brewing Co. New Kensington Pub
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Mogie's
Bar
Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Hillcrest Beer Distributor
Beverages
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Five Guys
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Fitness (0) F
Legends of Pittsburgh
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Golden Dawn Super Market
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Community Supermarket
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (3) C-
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission - Tarentum Access area
Park
Riverview Park
Park
Roosevelt Park
Park
East Deer Recreational Facility
Park
City of Arnold - 18th Street Baseball Field
Park
Fireman's Memorial Park
Park
Veterans Central Park
Park
Natrona Recreational Park
Park
A-K Valley Park LLC
Park
Memorial Park
Park
MASSA HARBISON PARK
Park
Alsco Community Park
Park
Barns Street Downtown Playground
Park
Park
Park
Gazebo Park
Park
Parnassus Park
Park
Parnassus Park
Park
Parnasus Park
Park
Deer Lakes Park
Park
Agan Park
Park
rural ridge
Playground
Fawn Township Comunity Park
Park
Shops (5) F
Gatto Bicycle Shop
Bicycle
Marathon
Convenience Store
Seita Jewlers
Fashion
Diamond Antiques and Gifts
Furniture
Asay's
Discount Store
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Stewart plaza
Mall
Dollar General
Discount Store
M@C Discount
Discount Store
Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills
Mall
Aaron's
Furniture
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
RadioShack
Electronics
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Hillcrest hair
Hairdresser
Roses
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Macy's
Department Store
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Best Buy
Electronics
PetSmart
Pets
Ross
Department Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Tarentum.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations
A+
Tarentum Park and Ride (Terminus)
Bus Stop
E 6th Ave at Lock St
Bus Stop
4th Ave at Tarentum Park and Ride
Bus Stop
4th Ave at Wood St
Bus Stop
4th Ave at Lock St
Bus Stop
4th Ave at Corbet St
Bus Stop
9th Ave at Penn St
Bus Stop
Freeport Rd at Bailey's Run Rd
Bus Stop
Freeport Rd at Alabama Ave
Bus Stop
4th Ave at Center City Plaza
Bus Stop
Freeport Rd at Glassmere Gas Station
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.1%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Tarentum is 84/100 - which is 14% lower than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime B-

Tarentum crime rates are 1,710 per 100k, which is 3% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,438 crimes per 100k
B-
Violent Crime
272 crimes per 100k
B-
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employment F

The median income in Tarentum is $34,929 - which is 36% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$34,929
F
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
F
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health B-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
MedExpress
Clinic
Highland Hose Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Eureka EMS
Ambulance Station
Summit Hose Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Eureka Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Tarentum Police Department
Police
Pioneer Hose Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
New Kensington Fire Company #5
Fire Station
Dr. Thimoty Slusser
Dentist
Allegheny Valley Hospital
Hospital
Arnold Volunteer Engine Co. #2
Fire Station
Arnold Police Department
Police
Arnold CVFC #1
Fire Station
Creighton Police Department
Police
East Deer Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
East Deer EMS
Ambulance Station
Lower Burrell Police Department
Police
New Kensington Fire Company #3
Fire Station
New Kensington Police Department
Police
Citizens Hose Volunteer Fire Department 2
Fire Station
New Kensington Fire Company #1
Fire Station
New Kensington EMS
Ambulance Station
AVH Outpatient Services - New Kensington
Clinic
New Kensington Fire Company #4
Fire Station
Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Tarentum home prices are $66,100 - which is 61% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$66,100
F
Home Appreciation Rate
15%
A
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools C-

The Tarentum graduation rate is 87% - which is 2% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
49%
F
High School Grad. Rates
87%
B-
Elementary Schools (2) F
Grandview Upper El Sch
Fairmount Primary Center
Highlands Ms
Berkey Sch
Roy A. Hunt El Sch
Our Lady Of The Most Blessed Sacrament School
Stewart El Sch
Fawn Primary Center
Mary Queen Of Apostles School -Freeport Rd
Martin Sch
Bon Air El Sch
Charles A Huston Ms
High Schools (0) F
Highlands Shs
St Joseph High School
Valley Jshs
Northern Westmoreland Ctc
Burrell Hs
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ratings A+

Tarentum has an overall rating of 86% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
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  • Tarentum has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Tarentum crime rates are 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Tarentum is 14% lower than the Pennsylvania average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission - Tarentum Access area
      Riverview Park
      Roosevelt Park
      East Deer Recreational Facility
      City of Arnold - 18th Street Baseball Field
      Fireman's Memorial Park
      Veterans Central Park
      Natrona Recreational Park

      Entertainment

      Dreshar Stadium
      Tour-Ed Mine
      Large Scale Systems Museum (LSSM)
      GQT Cinemas 18
      Wildlife Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Tarentum Beverage
      Koskey's Korner
      Barley
      Snack Shack
      Subway
      Wendy's
      Long John Silver's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Tarentum? Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Tarentum.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors