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When in Carrick do as the Carrick-ers do! User Rating 5 rating By Lucy Hayes ( Apr 18, 2016) Avoid the Hanini Market at all costs! FOOD POISONING! Frequent places like; Sam Sun for Gyros, Pgh Pipedreamz for pipes and STATE MINIMUM PRICED cigarettes, Donut Connection for Deli Sandwiches and Snacks, and Dreamline Hauling for knick-knacks. ...Read More Read Less
Take a Carrick PA Day Trip VaCa! User Rating 5 rating By dj6ual ( Apr 18, 2016) There are a lot of fun things to do in and around the Pittsburgh area. One of the simplest "day trips" can feel like a vaca if you plan it right. You'll love spending an afternoon in Carrick, PA!No vehicle needed. Pgh-Carrick is on the Bus Line.* Start out w Coffee and Breakfa ...Read More st at the Donut Connection.* Pick up something cool and unique at Dreamline Hauling.* Get a New Tattoo or Touch Up at V One Tattoo Studios.* Enjoy a traditional Greek Lunch at Sam's Sun Sandwich.* Find yourself a cool new pipe or cigarettes at Pgh Pipedreamz.The list goes on and on... Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Phillips Park
      Volunteers Park
      Transverse Field
      Brookline Memorial Park
      Carmalt Field
      McKinley Park
      Brentwood Park
      Moore Park

      Entertainment

      Brentwood Stadium
      South Hills Art Center
      George K. Cupples Stadium
      Rex Theater
      Club Cafe
      Pittsburgh City Theatre
      Quantum Theatre
      The Lava Lounge

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Donut Connection
      Beer Express
      Roadrunner's
      Fine Wine & Good Spirits
      Dairy Queen
      McDonald's

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in Carrick? Of all people who commute, 12.7% take public transportation in Carrick.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      13%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Carrick? The cost of living in Carrick is 88/100 - which is 10% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Carrick
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Pittsburgh
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Carrick? Carrick crime rates are 3,386, which are 83% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      3,386 per 100k people

      48% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      48% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Carrick? The median income in Carrick is $39,096 which is 29% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $39,09629% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,40115% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      7% higher than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Carrick a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some 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 Carrick home prices? Carrick home prices are $80,838 - which is 52% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $80,83856% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8748% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Carrick have good schools? The Carrick graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      5% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Carrick a good place to live? Carrick has an overall rating of 89% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      62%

      2 total surveys

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