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South Shore Area Facts

  • South Shore has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • South Shore crime rates are 100% lower than the Pittsburgh average
  • Cost of living in South Shore is 6% higher than the Pittsburgh average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Point State Park
      Gateway Center Park
      Mon Wharf Landing
      Olympia Park
      Liberty Avenue Park
      North Shore Riverfront Park
      F. Tracy Henderson Alumni Park
      Eileen McCoy Park

      Entertainment

      Highmark Stadium
      Fort Pitt Museum
      USS Requin
      Carnegie Science Center
      Carnegie/Rangos Giant Cinema
      Acrisure Stadium
      Highmark SportsWorks
      Pittsburgh Playhouse

      Food & Drink

      Cafe at The Point
      Gandy Dancer
      McDonald's
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      Subway
      Jimmy John's
      Dunkin'
      Packs and Dogs

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Shore? Of all people who commute, n/a% take public transportation in South Shore.

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Shore? The cost of living in South Shore is 102/100 - which is 5% higher than Pennsylvania.
      South Shore
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Pittsburgh
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Shore? South Shore crime rates are n/a, which are 100% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      n/a per 100k people

      100% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in n/a  

      100% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      Employment

      What is the median income in South Shore? The median income in South Shore is n/a which is 100% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      n/a100% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      n/a100% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      100% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is South 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

      Housing

      What are South Shore home prices? South Shore home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      0%

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does South Shore have good schools? The South Shore graduation rate is 100% - which is 17% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      100%

      21% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is South Shore a good place to live? South Shore has an overall rating of 80% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      2 total surveys

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