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North Shore Area Facts

  • North Shore has a Livability Score of 91/100, which is considered exceptional
  • North Shore crime rates are 60% lower than the Pittsburgh average
  • Cost of living in North Shore is 22% higher than the Pittsburgh average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Allegheny Landing
      Buhl Community Park
      Allegheny Commons East Park
      North Park
      West Park
      North Shore Riverfront Park
      7th and Penn Parklet
      Liberty Avenue Park

      Entertainment

      The Andy Warhol Museum
      Open Stage Theatre
      Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
      New Hazlett Theater
      Byham Theater
      O'Reilly Theater
      Cabaret Theatre
      Garden Theater

      Food & Drink

      Mike's Beer Bar
      Batty's
      McFadden's Saloon
      Rita's Italian Ice
      Southern Tier Brewing Company
      Park House
      Subway
      Alex's Ice Cream

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North Shore? Of all people who commute, 5.6% take public transportation in North Shore.
      Drive to Work
      39%

      37% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      28%

      24% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is North Shore 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