Homewood South, Pittsburgh, PA Area Guide

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Homewood South Area Facts

  • Homewood South has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Homewood South crime rates are 51% higher than the Pittsburgh average
  • Cost of living in Homewood South is 10% lower than the Pittsburgh average
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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Baxter Playground
      Westinghouse Park
      Dallas Parklet
      Upland Park
      Forbes & Braddock Playground
      Ross Street Park
      Paulson Playground
      Mellon Park

      Entertainment

      The Space Upstairs
      Clayton Mansion
      The Frick Pittsburgh
      Car & Carraige Museum
      Frick Art and Historical Center
      Pittsburgh Yarn Company
      Benedum Center For the Performing Arts
      Pittsburgh Center for the Arts

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      KFC
      Panera Bread
      Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
      Jimmy John's
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Homewood South? Of all people who commute, 23.4% take public transportation in Homewood South.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      16% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      23%

      18% 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 Homewood South? The cost of living in Homewood South is 86/100 - which is 12% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Homewood South
      86

      14% 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 Homewood South? Homewood South crime rates are 3,826, which are 107% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      3,826 per 100k people

      68% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      68% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Homewood South? The median income in Homewood South is $19,679 which is 64% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $19,67964% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $13,48455% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      63% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Homewood South 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 Homewood South home prices? Homewood South home prices are $79,700 - which is 52% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $79,70057% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $64632% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      44%

      31% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Homewood South have good schools? The Homewood South graduation rate is 79% - which is 8% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      18%

      63% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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