Garfield, Pittsburgh, PA Area Guide

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Garfield Area Facts

  • Garfield has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Garfield crime rates are 12% higher than the Pittsburgh average
  • Cost of living in Garfield is 2% lower than the Pittsburgh average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Friendship Playpark
      Garland Parklet
      Friendship Park
      Enright Parklet
      Baum Grove
      Heth's Playground
      Osceola Parklet
      Welcome to Bloomfield

      Entertainment

      Pittsburgh Glass Center
      Kelly Strayhorn Theater
      Steel City Improv Theater
      King Museum
      Arsenal Bowl
      Glitterbox Theater
      Rowhouse Cinema
      Paint Monkey

      Food & Drink

      Taquitos
      Pistella Beer
      McDonald's
      Nico's Recovery Room
      Lou's Little Corner Bar
      Armand's Bar
      Scoops In Bloomfield
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Garfield? Of all people who commute, 22.8% take public transportation in Garfield.
      Drive to Work
      45%

      32% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      23%

      17% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Garfield? The cost of living in Garfield is 94/100 - which is 4% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Garfield
      94

      6% 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 Garfield? Garfield crime rates are 2,828, which are 53% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,828 per 100k people

      24% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      24% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Garfield? The median income in Garfield is $48,547 which is 12% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $48,54712% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,2421% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Garfield a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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 Garfield home prices? Garfield home prices are $121,700 - which is 27% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $121,70034% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9722% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      42%

      34% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Garfield have good schools? The Garfield graduation rate is 83% - which is 3% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      23% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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