Morningside, Pittsburgh, PA Area Guide

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Morningside Area Facts

  • Morningside has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Morningside crime rates are 23% lower than the Pittsburgh average
  • Cost of living in Morningside is 7% higher than the Pittsburgh average
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      B- Amenities

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

      Parks

      King Estate Park
      Heth's Playground
      Highland Park Super Playground
      Dinan Park
      Highland Park
      Farmhouse Playground
      Nancy Werner Park
      James Sharp Landing

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

      Bulldog Pub
      Park Place Pub
      Lock & Dam Hot Dog
      The Parlour
      Hitchhiker Brewing Company
      Couch Brewery
      Hop Farm Brewing Company
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Morningside? Of all people who commute, 12.9% take public transportation in Morningside.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      13%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Morningside? The cost of living in Morningside is 102/100 - which is 4% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Morningside
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Pittsburgh
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Morningside? Morningside crime rates are 1,957, which are 6% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,957 per 100k people

      14% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 52

      14% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Morningside? The median income in Morningside is $66,919 which is 22% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $66,91921% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,51926% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      58% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Morningside 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 Morningside home prices? Morningside home prices are $186,567 - which is 11% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $186,5671% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,05711% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      16% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Morningside have good schools? The Morningside graduation rate is 88% - which is 3% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      14% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Morningside a good place to live? Morningside has an overall rating of 79% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      3 total surveys

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