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Living in North Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

North Oakland Area Facts

  • North Oakland has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • North Oakland crime rates are 60% lower than the Pittsburgh average
  • Cost of living in North Oakland is 24% higher than the Pittsburgh average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Robert E. Williams Park
      Ascension Green
      Soldiers & Sailors Lawn
      Shady Oak Yard
      UPitt Playground
      Schenley Plaza
      CMU ArtPark Lab
      Common Park

      Entertainment

      Glitterbox Theater
      Heinz Memorial Chapel
      Nationality Rooms
      Cathedral of Learning
      Charity Randall Theatre
      Stephen Foster Memorial
      International Academy of Jazz Hall of Fame
      Stephen Foster Memorial Museum

      Food & Drink

      K & T's Fish & Chicken
      Dunkin'
      Luna Bar & Grill
      New China Inn
      Pizza Pronto
      Mitchell's Tavern
      Domino's
      Fine Wine & Good Spirits

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North Oakland? Of all people who commute, 14.8% take public transportation in North Oakland.
      Drive to Work
      19%

      57% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      15%

      9% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      52%

      48% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is North Oakland 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