Hazelwood, Pittsburgh, PA Area Guide

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Hazelwood Area Facts

  • Hazelwood has a Livability Score of 60/100, which is considered below average
  • Hazelwood crime rates are 21% higher than the Pittsburgh average
  • Cost of living in Hazelwood is 2% lower than the Pittsburgh average
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      D- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Bud Hammer Park
      Bud Hammer Playground
      Blair Street Park
      Magee Playground
      Saline St Honor Roll
      Four Mile Run playground
      Riverplex at Sandcastle
      Frazier Field

      Entertainment

      AMC Waterfront 22
      Sandcastle Water Park
      Improv
      The Manor Theatre
      National Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural and Educational Center
      Pittsburgh Playhouse
      University Art Gallery
      The Lava Lounge

      Food & Drink

      Page Dairy Mart
      Save-Mor Beer and Pop Warehouse
      Wendy's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Subway
      Rocket Fizz
      Pennsylvania Wine Cellar
      Jimmy John's

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Hazelwood? Of all people who commute, 14.6% take public transportation in Hazelwood.
      Drive to Work
      58%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      15%

      9% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      7% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hazelwood? The cost of living in Hazelwood is 94/100 - which is 4% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Hazelwood
      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 Hazelwood? Hazelwood crime rates are 3,060, which are 66% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      3,060 per 100k people

      34% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 33

      34% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Hazelwood? The median income in Hazelwood is $32,709 which is 40% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $32,70941% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,66027% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      8% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Hazelwood 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 Hazelwood home prices? Hazelwood home prices are $130,000 - which is 22% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $130,00030% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8778% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      26% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Hazelwood have good schools? The Hazelwood graduation rate is 84% - which is 1% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      16%

      67% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Hazelwood a good place to live? Hazelwood has an overall rating of 8% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      8%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      8%

      1 total surveys

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