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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Crazy Mocha
Coffee Shop
Cafe Eighteen
Coffee Shop
Pigeon Bagels
Coffee Shop
Té Café
Coffee Shop
61c Café
Coffee Shop
Staghorn Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bagel Factory
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Tree Roasters
Coffee Shop
TSAôCAA
Coffee Shop
Waffallonia
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Biddle's Escape
Coffee Shop
Café at The Frick
Coffee Shop
Café Phipps
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
La Prima Espresso
Coffee Shop
La Prima Espresso
Coffee Shop
Rothberg's Roasters II
Coffee Shop
De Fer Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) A+
National Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural and Educational Center
Museum
Improv
Theatre Arts
AMC Waterfront 22
Cinema
Sandcastle Water Park
Theme Park
The Manor Theatre
Cinema
Pittsburgh Yarn Company
Attraction
Frick Art and Historical Center
Museum
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Kennywood Park
Theme Park
Car & Carraige Museum
Museum
The Frick Pittsburgh
Museum
Benedum Center For the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Titan Stadium
Stadium
Clayton Mansion
Museum
Gesling Stadium
Stadium
Eddy Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Space Upstairs
Theatre Arts
Purnell Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Museum
University Art Gallery
Museum
Alcohol House
Museum
Carnegie Museum of Art
Museum
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Museum
Carnegie Music Hall
Theatre Arts
Henry Heymann Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (5) A-
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fudge Farm
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Pennsylvania Wine Cellar
Alcohol
Rocket Fizz
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Save-Mor Beer and Pop Warehouse
Beverages
China House II
Fast Food
Wolf's Pub
Bar
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Goodfellas
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Drift Hookah Lounge
Bar
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Schoolhouse Yoga
Gym
Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
I Am Yoga
Gym
Hydration and Health Fitness
Gym
Fitness 19
Gym
Community Forge
Community Centre
X Shadyside
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Amazing Yoga
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Fitness Factory
Gym
6YCLE
Gym
CrossFit Athletics
Gym
Baierl Student Recreation Center
Gym
Groceries (2) A+
ALDI
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Bakery
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
La Gourmandine
Bakery
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Sumi's Cakery
Bakery
Pink Box Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Allegro Hearth Bakery
Bakery
Gluuteny
Bakery
Murray Avenue Kosher
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Prantl's
Bakery
Panda Market
Grocery Store
Food Shoppe
Grocery Store
Five Points Artisan Bakeshop
Bakery
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
East End Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Shop 'N Save
Grocery Store
Panera Bread
Bakery
Ten Toes for Women
Grocery Store
Prantl's Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Shop 'n Save
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Parks (3) A+
Sullivan Playground
Playground
Frick Park
Park
Park Square
Park
McLean Playground
Playground
John F. Kennedy Park
Park
Munhall Park
Park
Riverplex at Sandcastle
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
West Homestead Community Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Swisshelm Park Playground
Playground
Les Getz Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Collingwood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
CDS Playground
Playground
Whitaker Ball Field
Park
Shops (34) A+
Valero
Convenience Store
Animal Lifeline Thrift Store
Pets
Bill's Used Furniture
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Destination XL
Clothing
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
Target
Department Store
AT&T
Electronics
Marshalls
Department Store
Barnes & Noble
Books
Eyepolis
Optician
Verizon
Electronics
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Gordon Shoes
Shoes
New Balance
Shoes
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
claire's
Fashion
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Loft
Clothing
Sunglass Hut
Optician
Lane Bryant
Clothing
DSW
Shoes
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 29.0% take public transportation in Homestead.
Public Transit Stops (18)
Stops & Stations A+
8th Ave at Amity St
Bus Stop
8th Ave at Amity St
Bus Stop
8th Ave at Ann St
Bus Stop
8th Ave at Ann St
Bus Stop
8th Ave at West St
Bus Stop
8th Ave at West St
Bus Stop
8th Ave at McClure St
Bus Stop
8th Ave at McClure St
Bus Stop
Amity Street at Target Drive
Bus Stop
Amity St opposite Target Dr
Bus Stop
8th Ave at Dickson St
Bus Stop
Target Drive
Bus Stop
8th Ave at Dickson St
Bus Stop
Giant Eagle Drive
Bus Stop
8th Ave at Heisel St
Bus Stop
8th Ave at Library Pl
Bus Stop
Waterfront Drive at Bridge Street
Bus Stop
Waterfront Drive opposite Bridge Street
Bus Stop
Waterfront Drive opposite First Commonwealth
Bus Stop
Waterfront Drive past First Commonwealth
Bus Stop
Waterfront Drive at Loew's Theatre
Bus Stop
8th Ave opposite Andrew St
Bus Stop
Waterfront Drive opposite Loew's Theatre
Bus Stop
Drive to Lowe's at Storefront Drive
Bus Stop
Waterfront Drive at 5th Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
29.0% A+
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Homestead 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 A-

Homestead crime rates are 1,324 per 100k, which is 25% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,113 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
210 crimes per 100k A-
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employment F

The median income in Homestead is $26,563 - which is 52% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$26,563 F
Unemployment Rate
7.4% F
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health B-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Homestead Police
Police
Bill Merletti Brace Company
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
UPMC Magee Womencare Associates
Doctor
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Aspen Dental
Dentist
West Homestead Police Department
Police
Munhall Volunteer Fire Bureau
Fire Station
Munhall Police Department
Police
Dean Ornish Program
Doctor
Munhall Volunteer Fire Company No. 5
Fire Station
Squirrel Hill Health Center Dental Office
Dentist
Fire Station Number 19
Fire Station
Munhall Volunteer Fire Department 4
Fire Station
Rankin Police Department
Police
Rankin VFD
Fire Station
Swissvale Police Department
Police
Fire Station Number 13
Fire Station
Pittsburgh Fire Fighters Local No. 1
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Engine Company 20
Fire Station
Dr. Milla Openko DMD
Dentist
Giant Eagle Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Edward J. Horan, D.M.D.
Dentist
Braddock Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Homestead home prices are $58,000 - which is 65% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$58,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Homestead graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
26% F
High School Grad. Rates
84% C-
Elementary Schools (3) F
Propel Cs-Homestead
Barrett El Sch
Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5
St Therese School-Munhall
Steel Valley Ms
Propel Cs - Hazelwood
Park El Sch
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Woodland Hills Intermediate Sch
Woodland Hills Intermediate Sch
Yeshiva Schools Of Pittsburgh
Universal Academy Of Pittsburgh
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
Environmental Charter School At Frick Pa
Calvary Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Community Day School
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8
St Edmund'S Academy
St Rosalia Academy
Homeville El Sch
Homeville El Sch
Edgewood El Sch
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Kelly El Sch
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
High Schools (1) C-
Propel Cs-Homestead
Steel Valley Shs
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
Yeshiva Schools Of Pittsburgh
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
West Mifflin Area Hs
Plea School
Wilkinsburg Shs
New Outlook Academy
Academy Cs
Propel Cs-Braddock Hills
Trinity Christian School
The University School
Central Catholic High School
Pittsburgh Online Academy
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Woodland Hills Jshs
Winchester Thurston School
Pace School
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academ
Oakland Catholic High School
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Academy At Westinghouse
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ratings B+

Homestead has an overall rating of 75% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes B+
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  • Homestead has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Homestead crime rates are 25% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Homestead is 14% lower than the Pennsylvania average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Homestead? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sullivan Playground
      Frick Park
      Park Square
      McLean Playground
      John F. Kennedy Park
      Munhall Park
      Riverplex at Sandcastle
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      National Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural and Educational Center
      Improv
      AMC Waterfront 22
      Sandcastle Water Park
      The Manor Theatre
      Pittsburgh Yarn Company
      Frick Art and Historical Center
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      Fine Wine & Good Spirits
      Subway
      KFC
      McDonald's
      Fudge Farm
      Panera Bread
      Jimmy John's
      Chick-fil-A

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Homestead? Of all people who commute, 29.0% take public transportation in Homestead.
      Drive to Work
      55%

      22% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      29%

      24% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Homestead? The cost of living in Homestead is 84/100 - which is 14% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Homestead
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Homestead? Homestead crime rates are 1,324, which are 25% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,324 per 100k people

      43% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 76

      43% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Homestead? The median income in Homestead is $26,563 which is 52% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $26,56352% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,25412% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      59% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Homestead home prices? Homestead home prices are $58,000 - which is 65% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $58,00069% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $76919% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      28%

      56% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Homestead have good schools? The Homestead graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      26%

      45% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      26:1

      61% higher than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Homestead a good place to live? Homestead has an overall rating of 75% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      1 total surveys

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