Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Steel City reinvented
U.S. News (2025)
#30 Best Places to Live
Livability (2025)
#15 Top 100 Best Places to Live
WhereAtHome Score
75
Cout of 100
Overview
Pittsburgh has transformed from a declining steel town into a hub for healthcare, education, and technology. Carnegie Mellon and University of Pittsburgh anchor a growing tech scene. Very affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods built on hills create a unique urban character.
Key Highlights
- Carnegie Mellon robotics and AI leadership
- UPMC and major healthcare hub
- Very affordable housing for a major city
- Distinctive hillside neighborhoods
- Strong sports culture (Steelers, Penguins)
- Growing tech and startup scene
Key Metrics
2024 Presidential Election
Allegheny County (county-level results)
Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more
Climate
Summer High
83°F
Winter Low
22°F
Annual Rainfall
38"
Sunny Days
160
Amenities & Infrastructure
165+ Parks
Green spaces and recreation
10 Major Hospitals
Healthcare access
8 Universities
Higher education institutions
Public Transit Available
Bus, rail, or metro service
Major Employers
Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
Compare with another city
Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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