Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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City Overview
As of 2009, Pittsburgh's population is 311,218 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -6.50 percent.
The median home cost in Pittsburgh is $79,380. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.00 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Pittsburgh's cost of living is 15.51% Lower than the U.S. average.
Pittsburgh public schools spend $8,423 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 19 students per teacher in Pittsburgh.
The unemployment rate in Pittsburgh is 6.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Pittsburgh jobs have Decreased by 0.00 percent.
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People
The 2009 Pittsburgh, PA, population is 311,218. There are 5,614 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Pittsburgh, PA
The median age is 36.2. The US median is 37.6. 40.61% of people in Pittsburgh, PA, are married. 9.04% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.13 people. 11.39% of people are married, with children. 10.16% have children, but are single.
Race in Pittsburgh, PA
65.88% of people are white, 27.43% are black, 3.52% are asian, 0.19% are native american, and 2.62% claim 'Other'.
1.34% of the people in Pittsburgh, PA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 98.66% are non-hispanic).
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re: Right on Brett - 7/23/2007: Leann, I am from Rochester and can answer your questions; what are... (read more)I Love Pittsburgh, I really do...But I don't want : Pittsburgh is great! It is a very homey, community oriented, and close knit city. There is plenty to do between tons of festivals, cultural events, science center, zoo,... (read more)re: Right on Brett: Hello Jim, I was considering Rochester NY. I'm currently in the hustle & bustle of NYC. How would you compare Pittsburgh's traffic to NYC. Are the subways cleaner? ... (read more)Have an opinion about Pittsburgh? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pittsburgh Click Here
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Health
There are 505 physicians per 100,000 population in Pittsburgh, PA. The US average is 170.
Pittsburgh, PA Health Index
Air quality in Pittsburgh, PA is 11 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Pittsburgh, PA is 52 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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black and gold: people here love their sports. it's a hometown kind of town. Go pens! Go Stillers! Go... (read more)re: WARINING: Before You Decide To Relocate ..... : Not all Steelers fans react this way. Most of us accept even welcome fans from other teams. Those that behave in such a harsh manner are a rude and shameful few. For one... (read more)Big difference from NY or DC: Your money will go a longer way in Pittsburgh. You can find a lot of the things you are used to in the big city and more! However, I have to say that I'm too much a Big... (read more)Have an opinion about Pittsburgh? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pittsburgh Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Pittsburgh, PA, is 6.70%, with job growth of 0.00%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 33.20%.
Pittsburgh, PA Taxes
Pittsburgh, PA,sales tax rate is 7.00%. Income tax is 4.68%.
Pittsburgh, PA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $20,992, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $32,601.
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love the city, hated the job market!: I was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area for the first 27 years of my life. I honestly never wanted nor planned on leaving, but I met someone in Wisconsin and... (read more)re: Crappy City - 7/28/2006: Even though tis review is 2 yearsold, I felt the need to jump in here. Eric is completely entitled to his view of the world as a black man. But if he thinks that whites... (read more)Economy vs. Employment: Living in Pittsburgh many times I must report that the economy, cost of living and employment is going through a great clash. Many existing companies have folded and... (read more)Have an opinion about Pittsburgh? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pittsburgh Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 6.70% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | 0.00% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 33.20% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 4.68% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $20,992 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $32,601 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 24.92% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 15.89% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 13.06% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.06% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 14.75% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 7.14% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 5.61% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.34% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.90% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.32% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 11.19% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 26.04% | 20.24% |
| Service | 19.82% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 27.44% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.10% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 6.15% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 9.26% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Pittsburgh, PA, is $79,380. Home appreciation is -3.00% over the last year. The median age of Pittsburgh, PA, real estate is 64 years.
Pittsburgh, PA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 41.94% of the Pittsburgh, PA, population. 11.87% of houses and apartments in Pittsburgh, PA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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My city: I live in pittsburgh, it's an ok place to live for the moment but I'd rather be in a county that can provide more resources for children. Somewhere that has more... (read more)Pittsburgh Housing prices: Pittsburgh area housing prices are relatively flat and typically only increase 2 to 3 percent per year. This is because of the high property taxes that add significant... (read more)Advice: I am considering relocating to the Pittsburgh area from Central PA (the coal region). Can anyone give me any advice on affordable housing and/or decent locations to live... (read more)Have an opinion about Pittsburgh? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pittsburgh Click Here
| Median Home Age | 64 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $79,380 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -3.00% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 46.04% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 11.87% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 41.94% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $23.54 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 3.46% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 11.70% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 19.46% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 18.45% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 15.72% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.67% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.50% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 4.06% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 1.98% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.08% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.12% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.32% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 2.89% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 0.95% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 0.92% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 3.60% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 6.16% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 9.34% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 13.64% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 13.16% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 49.33% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Pittsburgh, PA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Pittsburgh, PA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Lower Crime Rates than Most Cities: Yes we have crime issues, in a large urban area you can not avoid it. Pittsburgh's crime rate, however, is WAAAAAY lower than most cities of it's size, bigger and... (read more)not a bad city to live in: If ur big on low crime, stay away from the beltzhoover/allentown/mt. oliver area and homewood (most of wilkinsburg). There are a lot of safe areas however, especially... (read more)re: Right on Brett - 7/23/2007: Leann, I am from Rochester and can answer your questions; what are... (read more)Have an opinion about Pittsburgh? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pittsburgh Click Here
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Pittsburgh, PA, gets 36 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 29 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 146.
On average, there are 160 sunny days per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The July high is around 84 degrees. The January low is 24. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 48 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Pittsburgh,agood place to be from.:
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I have travelled almost constantly since 1963,been almost everywhere and I have one finding,among many for my 27th... (read more)re: Moving from CO - 10/15/2006: Yes,it is extraordinary how gray the skies are 12 months a year.Oh,you will see a sunny day,occasionally,but then the dark clouds move in for days.Not much rain.
... (read more)GREAT: The winter has alot of snow and is mild.
summer is... (read more)Have an opinion about Pittsburgh? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pittsburgh Click Here
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Education
Pittsburgh, PA, schools spend $8,423 per student. There are 19 pupils per teacher, 459 students per librarian, and 540 children per counselor in Pittsburgh, PA schools.
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Notice Most 'Derrogatory' Posts Are Written...: ...by people who can't even spell basic words? Please consider the source of some of these insulting posts. If they spell like and have the grammar of a 6 year-old,... (read more)It's OKAY: Pittsburgh does have affordable properties. However, the taxes will make uo the difference!!! The employment is getting better. As for religion being listed at 71%... (read more)black and gold: people here love their sports. it's a hometown kind of town. Go pens! Go Stillers! Go... (read more)Have an opinion about Pittsburgh? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pittsburgh Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Pittsburgh, PA, takes 25 minutes. 55% of commuters drive their own car alone. 11% carpool with others. 20% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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Public Transportation: A car is required to live in Pittsburgh and surrounding communities. Public transit is severely... (read more)Probably the BEST location to live in throughout t: And the reason why... It's close to everything! Anywhere I'ld want to go or take a vaction to is right next door. Buffalo, Washington D.C., Ohio, West Virginia,... (read more)Pittsburgh has some of the BEST public transportat: I'm not sure why someone posted that Pittsburgh needs better public transportation, but I had to add a comment. I have lived literally all over the place and you can't... (read more)Have an opinion about Pittsburgh? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pittsburgh Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Pittsburgh, PA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Pittsburgh, PA is more expensive.
Overall, Pittsburgh, PA cost of living is 84.49.
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Affordable living !: I am originally from New York City and have lived in Pittsburgh for 11 years. I can say that this city has very affordable housing ! The cost of living is low and yes... (read more)A New Strat in life: I live in the East Liberty Area of Pittsburgh which I have been for over 14 years now and I live with my two sons which one will be off to college. I want to get out of... (read more)Do you like disposable income? Me too.: There is a reason Pittsburghers like to "drink, smoke, gamble, attend sporting events, and dine out." They have the disposable income to do so. Show me an overly health... (read more)Have an opinion about Pittsburgh? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pittsburgh Click Here
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71.85% of the people in Pittsburgh, PA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 49.37% are Catholic; 15.55% are Protestant; 0.20% are LDS; 3.40% are another Christian faith; 2.70% in Pittsburgh, PA are Jewish; 0.01% are an eastern faith; 0.62% affilitates with Islam.
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It's OKAY: Pittsburgh does have affordable properties. However, the taxes will make uo the difference!!! The employment is getting better. As for religion being listed at 71%... (read more)black and gold: people here love their sports. it's a hometown kind of town. Go pens! Go Stillers! Go... (read more)re: WARINING: Before You Decide To Relocate ..... : Not all Steelers fans react this way. Most of us accept even welcome fans from other teams. Those that behave in such a harsh manner are a rude and shameful few. For one... (read more)Have an opinion about Pittsburgh? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pittsburgh Click Here
| Percent Religious | 71.85% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 49.37% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 15.55% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.20% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.50% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.13% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.16% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 3.05% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 3.79% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 4.91% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.40% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 2.70% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.62% | 0.54% |
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57.15% of the people in Pittsburgh, PA are registered as Democrats. 42.13% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.72%.
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Consider the Source - : I think it speaks for itself that Karen complains about racism while using racial epithets in her own posting. She took great pains to use the expression "white trash"... (read more)Lower Crime Rates than Most Cities: Yes we have crime issues, in a large urban area you can not avoid it. Pittsburgh's crime rate, however, is WAAAAAY lower than most cities of it's size, bigger and... (read more)not a bad city to live in: If ur big on low crime, stay away from the beltzhoover/allentown/mt. oliver area and homewood (most of wilkinsburg). There are a lot of safe areas however, especially... (read more)Have an opinion about Pittsburgh? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pittsburgh Click Here
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