Highland Park, Pittsburgh, PA Area Guide

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Highland Park Area Facts

  • Highland Park has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Highland Park crime rates are 60% lower than the Pittsburgh average
  • Cost of living in Highland Park is 35% higher than the Pittsburgh average
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      B Amenities

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

      Parks

      Highland Park Super Playground
      Farmhouse Playground
      Highland Park
      King Estate Park
      Heth's Playground
      Dinan Park
      Nancy Werner Park
      Liberty Green Park

      Entertainment

      PPG Aquarium
      King Museum
      Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
      Kelly Strayhorn Theater
      Pittsburgh Glass Center
      Steel City Improv Theater
      Bayernhof Music Museum
      Waterworks Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Park Place Pub
      Couch Brewery
      Lock & Dam Hot Dog
      Bulldog Pub
      Wallace's Taproom
      McDonald's
      Casa Del Sole
      Yen's Gourmet

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Highland Park? Of all people who commute, 14.5% take public transportation in Highland Park.
      Drive to Work
      49%

      27% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      15%

      9% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highland Park? The cost of living in Highland Park is 128/100 - which is 31% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Highland Park
      128

      28% more expensive than average

      Pittsburgh
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Highland Park? Highland Park crime rates are 1,012, which are 45% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,012 per 100k people

      56% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 99

      56% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Highland Park? The median income in Highland Park is $93,654 which is 71% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $93,65469% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $52,83577% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      85% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Highland Park 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 Highland Park home prices? Highland Park home prices are $410,917 - which is 145% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $410,917122% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,14921% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      14% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Highland Park have good schools? The Highland Park graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Highland Park a good place to live? Highland Park has an overall rating of 94% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      94%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      94%

      4 total surveys

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