Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA Area Guide

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Brighton Heights Area Facts

  • Brighton Heights has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Brighton Heights crime rates are 5% higher than the Pittsburgh average
  • Cost of living in Brighton Heights is 3% lower than the Pittsburgh average
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Brighton Heights? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Legion Park
      Marmaduke Playground
      Marmaduke Park
      Brighton Heights Park
      Woods Run Playground
      Riverview Park
      Riverview Playground
      Seville Park

      Entertainment

      Mariposa Studios
      Dance America!
      Father Ryan Arts Center
      Roxian Theatre
      Bicycle Heaven
      Parkway Theater
      Martorelli Stadium
      Mattress Factory

      Food & Drink

      Fine Wine & Good Spirits
      Kelly's Beer Distributor
      Jimmy Z's
      Zangaro's Bar
      Rumerz Sports Bar & Grill
      O'Brien's
      Fine Wine & Good Spirits
      Shadeland Beer

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Brighton Heights? Of all people who commute, 18.0% take public transportation in Brighton Heights.
      Drive to Work
      58%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      18%

      12% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Brighton Heights? The cost of living in Brighton Heights is 92/100 - which is 6% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Brighton Heights
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Pittsburgh
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Brighton Heights? Brighton Heights crime rates are 2,667, which are 45% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,667 per 100k people

      17% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38

      17% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Brighton Heights? The median income in Brighton Heights is $66,175 which is 21% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $66,17520% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,24918% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      30% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic of UPMC
      UPMC Shadyside
      Allegheny General Hospital
      UPMC Saint Margaret
      UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
      Western Pennsylvania Hospital
      UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
      UPMC Oakland

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      The Medicine Shoppe
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Wilson's Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Dean Ornish Program
      Prizant Dermatology
      CCP – Bass Wolfson Pediatrics, Squirrel Hill Office
      North Shore Endoscopy
      Sleep Center of Greater Pittsburgh
      Shadyside Surgi-Center
      Maitri Medicinals
      UPMC Shadyside Family Health Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Brighton Heights home prices? Brighton Heights home prices are $119,617 - which is 29% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $119,61735% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8778% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      69%

      9% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Brighton Heights have good schools? The Brighton Heights graduation rate is 88% - which is 3% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      21%

      56% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Brighton Heights a good place to live? Brighton Heights has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      2 total surveys

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