Pittsburgh has very trendy, hip spots - 1/30/2023

I left Pittsburgh for Cleveland and boy do I appreciate Pittsburgh now. Parts of Pittsburgh are blue collar but sections like East Liberty, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill and Lawrenceville are hipster, smart, trendy and very educated. It also has a low crime rate and is NOT industrial like it used to be; people always comment how green it is now with all the parks and rivers. I am moving back to Pgh in a year; friendly, green, smart, and affordable with low crime. And very progressive in the city itself.

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Great for families - 1/3/2023

I will give Pittsburgh 5 Stars for the ability to raise a family but it certainly has deficits that I'll cover at the end. I grew up in a small river town 45 minutes south of the city, then lived in a close-in suburb for nearly 30 years. I then spent five years in a city neighborhood--Mr. Roger's actual neighborhood, by the way. The low cost of living, a truly wonderful suburban school district (and there are many like it around Pittsburgh), easy access to collegiate and sports events, and an amazing array of cultural opportunities (many museums, a zoo, a ballet company, a symphony orchestra, performing arts theatres, etc) meant our children had an almost ideal childhood. We had access to one of USA's best health systems, too. Recreationally, biking trails now line all the rivers, and we and our children could take weekly treks all over the hills and dales of the valley. The food scene really changed over the years for the better, and during our last five years there we were able to eat out daily on a variety of reasonably priced, freshly made dishes that weren't dripping in fat or loaded with sugar and salt. The cost of living, again such a plus, meant we could use our income to travel the world to so many cities we enjoyed. And it would amaze us that as soon as we returned home, coming through the tunnel to see the three rivers, the fountain at the Point, and all the bridges, we would fall in love with our city all over again. The downsides? 1) Weather. Spring and Fall are great. Winter is gray, gray, gray. Pittsburgh gets a lot of rainfall. 2) Transportation. We were able to use the PAT bus system easily our last five years; the options for anyone not living on the South Hills trolley line is very limited. And we still don't understand why there is not some train that could take people from the city to the airport. 3) It's an insular community. Families stay rooted, which can be a really good thing or a huge negative. 4) Yes, the diversity of the many colleges and universities there provide ethnic variety, but I do not feel the systems are in place to allow upward mobility for the black population. 5) I think the social scene for relocated young adults has changed for the better, but it's not one of the city's strongest points. So if one is thinking of relocating here to raise a family, I'd tell you that it would be one of the best decisions of your life. If you are relocating here to find a youthful, vibrant social scene, I'm unsure of what you'll find. If you don't like a gray sky, I would not move here.

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As a Builder, Working Experience In Pittsburgh, PA - 1/3/2023

As a custom home builder in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I have had the opportunity to work in a number of different cities and towns across the state. In my experience, Pittsburgh stands out as a particularly desirable location for a number of reasons. One of the biggest draws of Pittsburghis its small town charm. With a population of just under 6,000, it has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that is hard to find in larger cities. At the same time, it is conveniently located just a short drive from Harrisburg and other major cities, making it easy to access all the amenities and opportunities of a larger urban area. This makes Pittsburgh an ideal location for those who want the benefits of living in a small town, but with the option to easily access the amenities of a larger city. Another advantage of building in Pittsburgh is the abundance of available land. While it can be difficult to find buildable lots in more densely populated areas, there are plenty of options in Pittsburgh, both in the town itself and in the surrounding rural areas. This makes it easier for custom home builders to find the perfect site for their clients' dream homes. Additionally, the relatively low cost of land in Pittsburgh makes it an attractive location for those looking to build on a budget. Overall, I would highly recommend Pittsburgh as a location for custom home builders. It offers the perfect blend of small town charm and big city accessibility, as well as plenty of available land for new construction. Whether you're looking to build your dream home or invest in a new development, Pittsburgh is an excellent choice

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My 2nd year in Pitt - 11/7/2022

I moved to Pitt in August 2021 (I previously have lived in bigger cities). Long story short. Pros: -Affordable rent and prices in general -Very very quiet neighborhoods -Wonderful summer weather -Can meet truly good, helpful and religious people (a lot of blue collar people) -Pitt is a historical city, has a lot to tell -Has variety of events daily, weekly, monthly -You definitely can learn something you will like in Pitt -Good people (I repeat) About "Cons" I have only 2: Tap water quality (water crisis 2018) and Air quality (particular matters). I just would like to share my personal experience and you make your own conclusions. The weather is colder than I expected, but summer weather fixes everything. A lot of people come to Pitt from neighbor states such as: West Virginia and Ohio from smaller towns for job opportunities, so usually they are not really used to deal with new comers or people they don't know. Many people from wealthier states come to Pitt in search of cheaper rent and more balanced life. Visually Pitt looks diverse, but in reality most of them are international students. The city infrastructure, food products variety and how people deal with immigrants in general tells another story. Sky here is really cloudy and if you move from sunny place, make sure you are okay with that, because I didn't think it can really affect me, but it did, a lot (mood and energy level). Unfortunately, Pitt is a part of high overdose rate area of country, but it does not mean they all are bad people (believe it or not). Due to declining population and raising unemployment rate Pitt has many jobs to offer, so if you are a working person, then people treat you a bit better here. Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Strip district, North Shore, University of Pitt area - are diverse, the rest isn't much or isn't at all. Pittsburgh has a good amount of potential to develop, but haven't met much middle class people at my age (30+). If you need to have that "uplifted feeling", the one you get, let's say, in New York, LA or Washington DC, as I do, then Pitt might will not work for you too, in this particular case. It's really quiet here and if you need to rethink or build a new plan for your future, it worth to try Pitt. Crime rate here is bad in certain areas, the rest looks safe to me, but still local people are aware of crime rate and act cautious. You can see a lot of expensive, solid constructions and buildings, but unfortunately most of them are really old and rusty. I rated Pitt with 3 stars and it's only because of the ecological situation here (water, air) and didn't see much opportunities to develop small business as me not being local. P.S. I've lived in 7 states and in all US regions, every US state has something to offer and you can get a totally different experience in almost every state. So, to me, there are no "bad or good" places or cities to live, in my opinion it all depends on your expectations and what you are looking for. Good luck!

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Great underrated city with so much to offer! But.. - 6/21/2022

I love Pittsburgh. I live in Carnegie, Pennsylvania and I moved here from Denver, Colorado in November of 2021. It is a safe, underrated, and nice city overall. Pittsburgh generally is a great place to live for families and young professionals. With great schools, good food, friendly people, lots of things to see and do, and a lot of other things! I personally love this city and am planning to start a family with my girlfriend in the future here. Pittsburgh does have some not too great neighborhoods that have seen better days (Hill District, Beltzhoover, Homewood) but on the bright side, those neighborhoods might be revitalized and saved! But, with every city comes cons. In Pittsburgh, the pros outweigh the cons by a lot. Here are my cons: Pittsburgh generally has very rainy and cloudy weather. This is a pro for me, as I come from a city with elevated fire danger almost all year round, but sometimes I do think the clouds make some people sad. It's a Rust Belt city. Most people dislike the Rust Belt, but the truth is, Pittsburgh is one of few Rust Belt cities, along with Buffalo, Detroit, and Cleveland that are reviving! Buffalo and Pittsburgh are already good places! Detroit and Cleveland are getting there. Overall, that is my simple yet short review on Pittsburgh. If you are a young professional or plan to have a family, Pittsburgh is one of the best places for that. Very high quality of life here.

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Why Pittsburgh is the best city in the world - 4/26/2022

I was born and raised in Pittsburgh and I have so many great memories of watching the penguins win the Stanley Cup and the Steelers win the Super Bowl. And love the city and how I love going down town to see the stores and sights of the three rivers and the bridges and going on a boat to see everything the city has to offer. With all of its historical information and items it has to offer in the museums and the great food at the capital grill and manaray bay. I love this city and I will suggest for everyone to live there I love Pittsburgh and what it has to offer.

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Classic, industrial, Northeastern city - 3/26/2022

I grew up in Pittsburgh. It's a great, classic Northeastern, industrial city with so much heart and a lot of character. Very close to the rest of the eastern seaboard by car or plane. The weather is not great but if you're basing your entire life on weather I think you need to reevaluate some things. I love Pittsburghese--like other Mid-Atlantic dialects (Baltimore, Philly) they're a dying breed. I cherish many things about growing up. A lot of culture and quirkiness for a very low price. Give it a chance!

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Don't Live Here - 11/16/2021

I've lived here a total of roughly a quarter of a century, with stints in San Francisco, Atlanta, Charlotte, and a few other places. I grew up here. It's awful. The traffic is among the worst in the United States (7-way intersections; nope, not a joke). Navigating the bridges and the city is beyond stress-inducing. No parking. Terrible, old, falling-apart houses. There are two seasons in PIttsburgh: Summer, and Get Me The Fuck Out Of Here. It gets brutally cold, and it's among the top-3 cloudiest cities, and in the top 3 in the most precipitation. So tons of snow, tons of rain, barely any sun. The people are also, very frequently, rude and dismissive. And if you don't ilke the Steelers, you're gonna be left out of a number of events and conversations. It's just downright depressing, all of it.

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A Flawed But Lovable City Hated By The Miserable - 8/15/2021

I'm a Gen-X, blue collar man who has lived here his whole life. And I'm talking the city proper. I've almost never been a suburbanite. I honestly don't know where else I'd want to live. Pittsburgh is imperfect. It has problems many other large cities have. Pollution, crime, etc. But those problems are only magnified elsewhere. Pittsburgh is alternately gentrifying and ghettoizing. That's happening everywhere. As far as diversity goes, black people make up a quarter of the population and only maybe 12-13% of the national population. That means blacks are overrepresented here. Whites make up 66% of the population and 72% overall. Whites are underrepresented here. Plus, have these haters been to certain neighborhoods? Asians, Arabs, and Hispanics are growing in numbers here in Pittsburgh. It seems as though Pittsburgh's haters have their own personal homesick shyness self esteem issues. They also tend to lean towards rabid right-wingers or identity-obsessed leftoids who detest white workers Or they're neoliberal militant black people aspiring to become demagogues who crave power and wealth. Or they're not making friends here, have had bad experiences or whatever. I have news for yinz. All the more diverse big cities have much higher crime rates, cost of living, and segregation. Chicago is a perfect example. You want homelessness out the wazoo? Go to LA or SF. NYC is more diverse yet segregated than we are. Walk around Bensonhurst if you're not orthodox jewish and see what happens to you. All big American cities have sordid racial histories, and they're all more sordid than Pittsburgh's. There's always lily-white Portland. Nobody bags on them. It's ok if your white population is well-off, hipster,"woke" and therefore not "problematic" i suppose. You can't do much about the weather right now except halt off global warming. Seattle and Portland are gloomy, rainy cities too. California is sinking. Wildfires, earthquakes, smog. My allergies will attest to air quality, but that's a global problem. Green energy, people. That's happening here too. It's a lot better than it was decades ago. Want pristine air? Move to flyover land. Or fight for change. Our water is better than it used to be too. Chicago and Michigan have worse water. Nobody complains. Pittsburgh has crime, but its still safer than most other cities. I've not had too many violent incidents here, I've never been robbed or beat up or shot at in my 40 plus years here. Cost of living is going up, but my mortgage is cheaper than rent in a lot of places. I live modestly and make a fairly comfortable middle-class income. Good jobs are hard to find for anyone unless you're in the good old boy network. I've had that problem too, especially in trying to escape currently unsatisfying (to say the least) job. Does Detroit have a diversity problem? Oh wait, it's mostly black. By the way, we're getting a black mayor soon, elected mostly by whites I might add. So much for Pittsburgh whites being racist, evil monsters. And yeah, a lot of Pittsburghers can be parochial and bigoted. Just like in Boston or Philly. There's people like that everywhere. And we can be clannish. That's because we're family-oriented and tend to stay put. Why wouldn't they? Ever heard of the Seattle Freeze? I've found it's not quite that bad. Get involved, make friends. Avoid the jagoffs and knuckleheads. Or ignore them. If an oddball like me can find a tribe here amongst the basic barfly yinzers, so can you. My parents live just a few miles from me. I see them a few times a week instead of once or twice a year. All I have to do if I want to see them is walk or just hop on a bus after work and have dinner with them. 10 minute drive as well. Dating is a drag here too, but again, that's everywhere. Go out and talk to people instead of trolling dating sites. Stop being an incel. If you're uncommon, go find uncommon people to be with. Ya gotta find them. They won't jump out at you. Ignore the sourpusses. You probably don't wanna hang with them any more than they wanna hang with you. I have a supermarket, two drug stores, and a slew of ethnic restaurants within walking distance. I can also catch a bus or trolley anywhere within a short walk. As a non-driver I find our public transit to be adequate but needing some improvement for sure. Yes, Pittsburgh is a sports town. So is LA, NYC, Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, you name it. I'm only a casual sports fan myself. It's never bothered me. Diet? Cuisine? Other cities have wacky, unhealthy food options too. So what? Don't like fries and slaw on your sandwich or salad? Eat a bean burger. It's not as if people don't put slaw and fries on pulled pork sandwiches and hot dogs. Nobody gripes about that. And we have an array of fine pizza parlors around. NY pies are overrated. Our food scene is only growing and getting more acclaimed. Read the memo. We're so much more than Primanti Brothers. Just like there's more to Philly than cheesesteaks. I'm never at a loss for good dining here, and I can find it just a short hike away. Or just cook for yourself? It's cheaper and more responsible. I'm sorry you can't get sushi at 2am you entitled prat. Yes, Pittsburgh is not a 24/7/365 town. That's why we like it. It's relaxing. Hustle and bustle and constant input and activity gets old. Again, we're family-oriented. Hang out with some friends. Oh wait. You don't have any because no one likes you. Move! We have museums galore. Pre-covid, there were concerts every night. Every type of music you could think of. Local, national, international acts. I was going to between 20-40 shows a year. And they're coming back. Cultural wasteland? You're wrong. Pay attention. Look around. There's fun to be had in Pittsburgh. Fests and everything. Stop expecting Pittsburgh to hand-feed you happiness. Ya gotta work for it and find it yourself. I don't know what Pittsburgh's haters want our city to be. Mostly non-white with an affluent white educated professional-managerial minority who stays isolated in their own part of town yet self-righteously and hypocritically touts the capitalist scam of anti-racism? Or all-white and rich and conservative? Or all-black and run into the ground by the Black Misleadership Class? We aren't going to change to suit carpetbaggers. If you hate the working class and the gains it has made, this isn't the city for you. Go worship Ayn Rand and Robin DeAngelo and Richard Spencer and Tucker Carlson and Ta-Nehisi Coates elsewhere. We're more of a Bill Haywood/Adolph Reed/Noam Chomsky/Cornel West kind of town. Get used to it. Ya want more gentrification, drugs, crime, pretentiousness, and tribal strife in other cities? Go live in them. We don't want any of you. Pittsburgh belongs to the Silent Majority, not the two wings (neoliberal and Trump-groupie) of the petty bourgeoise. I'm sorry we keep topping the lists. Have some cheese with yer whine.

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A great place to live - a detailed review - 12/16/2020

Having lived in Pittsburgh for over 30 years, I think I can give a pretty detailed summary of what it's like here. As with any place, there are positives and negatives, but overall this is a great place to live. Let me start with the negatives though, since it's a shorter list. The weather sucks in winter, it's cloudy, and cold, but we don't typically get a lot of snow. An occasional blizzard, yes, but the last time that happened was 10 years ago. Typically it's just 2 or 3 inches of snow a few times a year and that's it. But it is cloudy and dreary almost every day from December to March. Roads are typically in rough shape, lots of potholes. This is an old, industrial city. If you're looking for shiny new neighborhoods and shopping centers you won't find many here. On the positive side of things: summers are wonderful, warm but not oppressive, and lacking the high humidity of the south. Many days are sunny and warm and many evenings, even in July, can be cool. You can actually open your windows and get fresh air at night quite often in summer, if you want a break from the a/c. Real estate is extremely reasonable here and you can find a very nice house for $150-$200k in all but the most exclusive neighborhoods. The cost of living in general is low compared to the U.S. We have plenty of museums, a nice zoo, and a beautiful walkable downtown. From Mt. Washington you get an amazing view of the city white eating at some of the cities best restaurants. We have a fantastic public library system and a very good public transportation system with buses that cover almost all areas of the city and suburbs and a light rail system as well. We have 3 major sports teams AND you can actually go to a baseball game in the most beautiful park in the country for $25 bucks or less. Lately Pittsburgh has earned (rightly so) a reputation for foodies, we have some wonderful and diverse restaurants. We have world class colleges and universities, with Carnegie Mellon and University of Pittsburgh leading the pack, but by no means the only options in town. Duquesne University is here, Point State Park, Robert Morris. Our health care system is one of the best in the country. We have a strong and growing tech job market; Google has a presence here, for example. Traffic is not nearly as bad as most cities of this size and there are typically at least 3 different ways to get from point A to point B relatively easily. People here are friendly, approachable, and helpful. Shopping is plentiful with 5 or 6 really great shopping areas you can choose from. Oh one last negative I did want to mention. Although Pittsburgh is nothing like the steel town of 50 years ago, with dark skies, soot filled air and belching smoke stacks... we do still have pretty poor air quality overall here. It's 98% better than it was even just 40 years ago, but it's still poor compared to most places in the country. It's unfortunate but it's the truth. In summary, I would give Pittsburgh 4 1/2 stars but that is not an option to I gave it 5. It's just a great place to live - period. Not perfect, but great.

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Pittsburgh deserves more credit - 2/6/2020

Reading the other comments posted about Pittsburgh, I felt that I needed to contribute to give Pittsburgh a bit more credit than has been giving. I lived in Pittsburgh for about four years. Overall, my husband and I enjoyed Pittsburgh and it has a special place in our heart as that is where we got married and made a strong group of friends. We ultimately left because of the job market - there just isn't a huge amount of job opportunities for our industry that pay fairly compared to US market values. To help somebody who is considering moving to Pittsburgh, I've broken out the pros and cons (from my perspective) below: Pros: - The people: it's a midwestern city and the people are friendly without feeling fake - A lot to do: whether you're a sports fan, academic, outdoorsy, foodie, this that or the other, you will find your place in Pittsburgh - Old city vibe: Pittsburgh was built in the 1800's and has so much beautiful architecture (my favorite being the Carnegie Library). If you like the feel of Philadelphia, New York, Boston and other East coast cities, you'll like the feel of Pittsburgh -Summer and Fall: In the summer and fall, people come out of the woodwork to enjoy the weather. There's mild enough temperatures and Pittsburgh is just beautiful during these seasons. -Museums: Pittsburgh is an academic city, so there are a lot of museums. The Heinz History Center and Carnegie Natural History Museum are world-class and my personal favorites. -Healthcare: UPMC is ranked #8 in the US for healthcare systems. Pittsburgh also has a killer sports medicine program (Rooney Sports complex), so if you are an athlete, this may be something that is appealing to you. Cons: - Career opportunities: depending on your industry, Pittsburgh doesn't have a lot of job opportunities. My husband and I ultimately moved for this reason. This doesn't apply if you're in academia, tech, finance, or healthcare. - Weather: despite what I wrote about Summer and Fall, the Winters and Spring are BRUTAL in Pittsburgh. I did have issues with seasonal depression while living there and I don't think that's uncommon given the amount of cloud cover and rain. - Air quality: I have asthma, so this was tough. It does get pretty rough at times, so just keep that in mind if you're a health-nut. - Taxes and utility costs: The taxes and utilities are high (Pittsburgh Water prices are outrageous) - Traffic: While the traffic isn't nearly as bad as Los Angeles, NYC, Atlanta, or Austin, it is surprisingly terrible for a mid-size city. The infrastructure was built for horse-and-buggy and what "improvements" have been made to the road make navigating a cluster-f to get through. - Class / wealth disparity: Pittsburgh has some VERY rough areas that I don't recommend even driving through. On the other side of the coin, there are million dollar homes sprinkled in the city and surrounding areas. It's sickening to see the huge disparity between the two. And it's only getting worse - while the city is working hard to become a more appealing place to live for Millennials, the lower classes are being pushed further out and displaced into specific areas. Again, this likely isn't specific to Pittsburgh, but it is troubling nonetheless. Personally, I love Pittsburgh and we likely would have stayed had the market been better for our careers. If you have a solid job or if your industry has a solid presence in Pittsburgh, I highly recommend giving this city a shot.

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Ok if you have a decent job to survive. - 1/3/2020

I grew up here and I left for a few decades and returned. Do not move here unless you have a job lined up and you expect it to be stable. Finding even a low paying job that you can live on ( kinda) is no easy feat. Many I know with experience and college degrees are fighting fit the scapes. Sorry it’s true. Thankfully my husband is close to retirement and we are good. But my advice to anyone just starting out. Don’t come here. Unless you know someone. So many people I know can’t even get an interview at a hotel or Upmc which pays around 9-12 hour. Which are the better jobs for this city. And if you buy a home be very careful where, we have some very bad areas very close to million dollar homes. It’s home to us and we are ok but there are days I wish we could move. Especially when the air pollution is so bad you end up with an asthma attack, yes even in our very nice upper class suburb. Housing is going up too. Our crime is going down after 20 years we hit a new low for murders. Which is good. You prolly won’t gave to worry unless you hang out with the wrong people but other crimes have gone way way up. If you make good money then your enjoy the nightlife and a nice part of the area. Just be sure your job is secure. So many jobs are who you know and office politics are the rule rather than the exception.

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Just DON'T - 12/22/2019

I'm Pittsburgh born & bred. While I do believe we are the survivors and could live almost anywhere you put us, that's mainly because this city sucks! I've lived in all the counties around Pittsburgh. The roads everywhere are crap. Pothole country. Allot of racism & prejudice on BOTH sides of the fence. Not many opportunities to find a well paying job (I'm lucky to have found one - even luckier I can transfer out of state) where you can pay the high rent prices (unless you wanna live in a bad area), outrageous utility bills, car and insurance, buy food, put gas in your car to get to the job, etc. If you manage to do THIS, and still have money to enjoy your days off, there's NOTHING to do! Unless you like bars. Just be careful you don't get into a fight with some prick there cuz ppl in this city are plain ignorant! No one says hello, holds a door open, waves. I haven't known any of my neighbors since childhood! The public schools are terrible compared to many other states so good luck giving your children a better chance at life. There's a ton of drugs like heroin and methamphetamines, invading ALL areas (even the high class ones) so more crime is a given. BUT, even with the opioid crisis, you'll die before getting adequate help. God bless you if you need mental health help... NOT gonna happen here! There's usually months to wait for an initial appt. And the weather? No wonder we're depressed! We have 6+ months of cold, cloudy, dreary weather. I'm surprised there's not mass suicide ???????! We get all 4 seasons in one day more often than not. So, be prepared to change more than once in a day. We don't get tornadoes, hurricanes, or earthquakes but we've had micro bursts which are kin to tornadoes. A decent amount of flooding. Sleet is a given in the winter along with extremely frigid temps. Buy jumper cables for your car or you'll be waiting forever for roadside assistance. Be careful of pipes freezing too. If you work downtown, watch the icy cold winds from the dirty, nasty river. In the summer, it is very humid & if you have respiratory issues, don't move here! Your makeup will melt and hair will turn into a frizzy nightmare. In Fall, the allergies are horrendous! This year, I couldn't go outside without my eyes blurring badly as well as the normal allergy problems. I don't pay attention to politics so I can't help you there. I know the bridges are in desperate need of repairs, taxes are insane, job markets don't seem to be growing (you could always work for Walmart, any fast food place, food service, call center, or a warehouse for barely above minimum wage, can't afford healthcare, lucky to get 40 hours, got to take more than one bus which is also pricey, and break your back for no chance at a raise or advancement plus the boss is probably an a*****e!!! There's plenty of those opportunities here for you so there's your positive... You could live on welfare till death and even use the system, sell your food stamps, drive a BMW while receiving housing vouchers and they won't kick you off or get you in trouble! That ONLY happens to the ppl who want to work and get off welfare... ??????? Oh & don't EVER get in ANY trouble because it's a Commonwealth State! You'll never get off probation; it benefits the county too much. The jail is disgusting. You'll NEVER get out of there without signing over your life either to some kind of supervision like probation or a program that sets you up to fail & commit another crime. They make money from keeping ppl in jail and on paper instead of getting addicts help, providing rehabilitation versus strict punishment for minor offenses, but they'll let domestic abusers get every option to stay out and torment (in some cases, kill) their victim. There's zero help for victims and their children so simply live in fear to get PTSD, but if you stick up for yourself off to the jail you go! Better have money for a lawyer because the public pretender's don't help one bit. So... If you want to live in Pittsburgh PA and have a good experience/life, you got to have wealth to buy those golden opportunities that 98% of us can't afford. Otherwise, welcome to H*ll on Earth - you're not getting outta here with your sanity intact... Simply MY opinion - though I lived here for 30+ years. Best wishes & blessings to ALL.

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Pittsburgh is turning into a Liberal he’ll hole - 11/17/2019

Taxes are so high, people are sick of working to pay for the city full of welfare recipients. Liberal Gov and Mayors in all major cities in PA are dragging down our state, raising taxes faster than our COL raises can handle! Gas prices #2 highest in the country. Mayor talking about Pgh being the next Sanctuary city. Not the place I hoped to raise my children in. Big mistake trying to stay in this state, currently looking to move elsewhere to raise my children.

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Can I give Pittsburgh 0 stars? - 10/31/2019

If it was possible to give Pittsburgh 0 stars. Sadly, there is lack of opportunity for minorities. I am an educated minority female that had to leave Pittsburgh to earn the salary I feel I deserve. Since I moved 4 years ago, my salary has more than doubled. I considered moving back because I missed my family, but an over the phone interview with Robert Half reminded me why I left in the first place. Once they realized the color of my skin, the interview went south right away. They didn't even talk about my skill set, but just about the fact that I wasn't living in Pittsburgh at the time, and when I decide to make my move, call them. Lol, who leaves one city for another without a perspective employer? I could be overreacting, however, this has been my past experience, as well as my current experience, I just did the telephone interview two days ago! Additionally, the weather is not favorable at all! It is always cold and dreary. Winter lasts way too long, and it is dangerous to drive in. Pittsburgh highways are not designed for the amount of traffic that flows through the city, and to make matters worse, they have implemented bike lanes on extremely busy roadways were bicyclists have actually been hit during busy rush hour times.

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The facts about Pittsburgh - 7/12/2019

Here are the facts about Pittsburgh that can be Googleable: - 305 days of cloud cover and high rates of seasonal depression - 7th most congested city in the United States due to poor infrastructure - Top 2% cancer risk due to air pollution - Consistent F ratings for air quality by the American Lung Association every year - In Pennsylvania which is rated 49th out of 50 for total tax burden (city, county, and state) - Among the lowest job growth of any large metro in the country - Lead levels in the water surpass Flint, Michigan - Among the least diverse large cities in the United States - Allegheny County has the highest amount of automobile crashes than other county in the state - Nicknamed the "City of Bridges" but over 3000 bridges in the state of PA have been deemed structurally deficient - Has lost population for nearly 70 years and counting Those are the facts, not opinions. There are reasons why people have been moving away for generations.

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Pittsburgh is horrible - 5/30/2019

First of all, the rainfall is wrong. We've been averaging 57 inches of rain per year. All it does is RAIN! I've lived here my entire life, and I want out. People drive horribly, as if they don't know what a speed limit is. In fact, a lot of people I've met believe the speed limit is a suggestion. Yes, a suggestion. So, mostly you'll do 10mph under the speed limit. When it isn't raining in Pittsburgh, it's so humid in the summer from the moisture in the air, you can hardly breathe. It's a horrible place to live. Our roads are some if the WORST I've saw. I've been to a lot of states, and nothing tops western Pennsylvania. We have the highest gas tax to boot. Supposedly to "take care of the roads". Allegheny county screwed up paperwork, so we also pay EXTRA for gas on TOP of the gas tax. It's quite comical. Why anyone would want to visit this place is beyond me. There's not much to really do, either. Unless you want to cruise the bars ??.

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Brown - 4/3/2018

This place has no sun. This winter has been hard. We are in April and Next 2 week forecast is rain, low temps. Of course we could get hurricanes, tornadoes, etc. but we get constant flooding. Don’t move here if u like light.

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Good and Bad..depends on what you are looking for - 11/28/2017

Hi, born in Germany, grew up in Queens/Manhattan. Lived in Ohio, Cali, PA, CT, MI and Europe. Have traveled all over the states and the world. Have lived very rural to big city. People coming from a more diverse area ( large city or Cali), you can't expect that a small city in western PA will be the same. That can be said for most of the country, it isn't diverse everywhere, that is somewhat unrealistic. The city can be kind of grungy, so if you are looking for new suburbs with generic new build houses with large great rooms, probably not the city. I personally find many places appalling because they are brand new, tacky and have no soul. But that's my taste, everybody is different I respect that. People are nice, they appear to be genuinely kind, but not over doing it. If you are coming from states with no taxes, well yes then a state that has taxes is a pain. Cost of living is decent, utilities are higher than some areas, there are good jobs depending on what your profession is. Everything is a trade off. Popular areas have as many negatives as positives. NYC, great place to live if you like art/music/food/nightlife, but it's a grind, expensive, and plenty of downsides. At different ages different areas suit all of us better. In my experience Pittsburgh is a good city that has value. Obviously the more money you have, the less problems you have. This is true in any city. Don't know of many lower income areas that people rate as great!? Yes one comment mentioned Harlem is safer than Pittsburgh. I visit friends in Harlem, there are gentrified areas, that are safe, and around a corner, a crack house. Same with Brooklyn, once again it has been gentrified, but many areas are still risky, specially at night. Same most places, America is somewhat violent with firearms and a system that seems to produce angry people. Lived in UK/Germany/Spain, didn't have to worry about anything like we have in the US ( the recent terrorist action kills way way way less people in Europe than our normal violence does monthly, without anybody really caring). If you want to live in the Burgh, visit for yourself and make a decision.

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PITTS—burgh - 11/8/2017

As a native that has always been in personal conflict with the non tolerant experiences I have lived through and practices of the majority here I can honestly state; especially after relocating for only 3 years, then returning to care for a sick parent I realize I was the happiest in my life, I felt Free, when I was away as I also had more options...on my way out again soon.

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