Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA Area Guide

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Niagara Parklet
      Lawn & Ophelia Parklet
      South Shore Riverfront Park
      Tunnel Park
      Frazier Field
      Common Park
      Oakland Square Historic District
      Dunseith Playground

      Entertainment

      Pittsburgh Playhouse
      William Pitt Union
      International Academy of Jazz Hall of Fame
      University Art Gallery
      Stephen Foster Memorial Museum
      Henry Heymann Theatre
      Stephen Foster Memorial
      Charity Randall Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Panera Bread
      Jimmy John's
      Mellinger Beer Distributor
      Phat's Oakland
      Bootleggers
      Hofbräuhaus
      Chipotle
      Fine Wine & Good Spirits

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Oakland? Of all people who commute, 17.5% take public transportation in Oakland.
      Drive to Work
      30%

      46% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      18%

      12% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      39%

      35% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oakland? The cost of living in Oakland is 97/100 - which is 1% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Oakland
      97

      3% 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 Oakland? Oakland crime rates are 3,263, which are 77% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      3,263 per 100k people

      43% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31

      43% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Oakland? The median income in Oakland is $19,301 which is 65% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $19,30165% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $12,94857% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is 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

      C- Housing

      What are Oakland home prices? Oakland home prices are $141,840 - which is 15% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $141,84023% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,13419% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      16%

      75% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Oakland have good schools? The Oakland graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Oakland a good place to live? Oakland has an overall rating of 88% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      2 total surveys

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