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Pittsburg Area Facts

  • Pittsburg has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • Pittsburg crime rates are 8% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Pittsburg is 7% higher than the California average
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A True Hidden Gem User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 17, 2019) A true hidden gem. I love how ambitious the city is. The leaders are young and motivated and seize opportunities (ex. Ice skating rink) when they present themselves. Pittsburg gets a lot of bad press, but there are some cool things coming here (ex. Technology park data center mor ...Read More e housing developments). I’m originally from Indiana, so it's not in me to share the pretentiousness that some of my fellow Bay Area friends do. All I know is my neighborhood is quiet, family oriented, and close to transit (BART). Not to mention the increasing home value.

The dog parks are great, and the schools are definitely improving. Not to mention the diversity here. It seems to be the last place in the Bay Area that is truly diverse. I’ve heard the jokes, the judgments, the “oh you live in Pittsburg.” I can honestly say as a young family (30s) making $200k+ that we are more than happy to call Pittsburg home! Read Less
The Ghetto Fabulous Pittsburg California User Rating 1 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 18, 2019) Pittsburg california is an ok place if you are living around the downtown area and the buchanan area, but if you are anywhere near Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School in the El Pueblo area, it can get rough. Murders, Robberies, Fights, the works. That is only one of the “ ...Read More Hoods” in pittsburg. You have the whole Parkside neighborhood, 10th street and School street. Many crimes go unreported around these areas and are often bad crimes. Many side shows with people doing donuts in this area, and terrible drivers. I would overall give this city a bad review on the crime and friendly people category. Read Less
Pittsburg it’s great User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 31, 2018) Pittsburg has nice weather, housing, views, great restaurants, Bart. Anything you need Pittsburg has it. An Most important of all Pittsburg avoids most of the traffic going out to Antioch, Oakley, Brentwood etc... since it’s after Concord.I will definitely recommend Pittsburg , ...Read More it’s an awesome City to live in. Read Less
The Outdoors Area Great In Pittsburg, CA User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 21, 2011) I love visiting Pittsburg, CA because it is one of the prettiest places that I have ever seen. Sitting right on the water, it can give views that will be certain to take your breath away. One place to be sure and check out is the Pittsburg Marina. Whether you are fishing, want to ...Read More sit by the water, or take a boat out on an adventure, Pittsburg marina can accommodate any of those. In addition to the beautiful waterfront scene, the architecture of the marina is very beautiful and accents it very well.

Keeping with the beautiful outdoor adventures that Pittsburg has to offer, the Delta View Golf Club is a great way to spend a day. The backdrop from the course is very beautiful. While the golf course isn't an amazing course, it is a nice course that is somewhat challenging and will definitely not break the bank to play there.

Lastly, Pittsburg offers many wonderful parks to spend the day. Many of the parks also have rides for kids and swimming pools. All of this can make a day at the park a fun adventure for the whole family. Read Less
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Pittsburg it’s great User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 31, 2018) Pittsburg has nice weather, housing, views, great restaurants, Bart. Anything you need Pittsburg has it. An Most important of all Pittsburg avoids most of the traffic going out to Antioch, Oakley, Brentwood etc... since it’s after Concord.I will definitely recommend Pittsburg , ...Read More it’s an awesome City to live in. Read Less
The Outdoors Area Great In Pittsburg, CA User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 21, 2011) I love visiting Pittsburg, CA because it is one of the prettiest places that I have ever seen. Sitting right on the water, it can give views that will be certain to take your breath away. One place to be sure and check out is the Pittsburg Marina. Whether you are fishing, want to ...Read More sit by the water, or take a boat out on an adventure, Pittsburg marina can accommodate any of those. In addition to the beautiful waterfront scene, the architecture of the marina is very beautiful and accents it very well.

Keeping with the beautiful outdoor adventures that Pittsburg has to offer, the Delta View Golf Club is a great way to spend a day. The backdrop from the course is very beautiful. While the golf course isn't an amazing course, it is a nice course that is somewhat challenging and will definitely not break the bank to play there.

Lastly, Pittsburg offers many wonderful parks to spend the day. Many of the parks also have rides for kids and swimming pools. All of this can make a day at the park a fun adventure for the whole family. Read Less

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      American Park
      John Henry Johnson Park
      DeAnza Park
      City Park
      Mariner Park
      8th St. Greenbelt
      Hillsdale Park
      Marina Walk Park

      Entertainment

      Pittsburg Historical Museum
      California Theatre
      Bank Club
      Maya Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Panda Express
      Jack in the Box
      Nation's Giant Hamburgers
      Angelo's Pizza
      McDonald's
      Elks Lodge
      Dave's Liquor
      E.J. Phair Brewing Co.

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in Pittsburg? Of all people who commute, 10.1% take public transportation in Pittsburg.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Pittsburg? The cost of living in Pittsburg is 150/100 - which is 7% higher than California.
      Pittsburg
      150

      50% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Pittsburg? Pittsburg crime rates are 2,603, which are 8% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,603 per 100k people

      14% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      14% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Pittsburg? The median income in Pittsburg is $83,163 which is 30% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $83,16350% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,1178% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      11% lower than the US average

      D Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Pittsburg home prices? Pittsburg home prices are $425,300 - which is 4% higher than California
      Median home value
      $425,300130% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,82793% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      7% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Pittsburg have good schools? The Pittsburg graduation rate is 76% - which is 5% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      28%

      41% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      25% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Pittsburg a good place to live? Pittsburg has an overall rating of 72% from 34 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      34 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      75%

      4 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      66%

      30 total surveys

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