Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA Area Guide

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Shadyside Area Facts

  • Shadyside has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Shadyside crime rates are 60% lower than the Pittsburgh average
  • Cost of living in Shadyside is 29% higher than the Pittsburgh average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Baum Grove
      Kenmawr Field
      Enright Parklet
      Friendship Playpark
      Osceola Parklet
      Garland Parklet
      Mellon Park
      Wightman Park

      Entertainment

      Steel City Improv Theater
      Eddy Theatre
      Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
      Kelly Strayhorn Theater
      Pittsburgh Glass Center
      Gesling Stadium
      Purnell Center for the Arts
      Glitterbox Theater

      Food & Drink

      William Penn Tavern
      Mario's East Side Saloon
      Le Mardis Gras
      Pitt's Dogg'n It
      South Aiken Bar and Grill
      Bruegger's Bagels
      Pizza Palermo
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Shadyside? Of all people who commute, 28.5% take public transportation in Shadyside.
      Drive to Work
      37%

      40% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      29%

      23% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      13%

      10% higher than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Shadyside? The cost of living in Shadyside is 123/100 - which is 25% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Shadyside
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Pittsburgh
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Shadyside? Shadyside crime rates are 1,012, which are 45% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,012 per 100k people

      56% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 99

      56% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Shadyside? The median income in Shadyside is $62,193 which is 13% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $62,19312% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $53,51179% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      56% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Shadyside 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

      B Housing

      What are Shadyside home prices? Shadyside home prices are $352,892 - which is 110% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $352,89291% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,28335% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      28%

      56% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Shadyside have good schools? The Shadyside graduation rate is 98% - which is 14% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      18% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      14% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Shadyside a good place to live? Shadyside has an overall rating of 93% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      93%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      93%

      2 total surveys

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