Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA Area Guide

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Squirrel Hill South Area Facts

  • Squirrel Hill South has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Squirrel Hill South crime rates are 60% lower than the Pittsburgh average
  • Cost of living in Squirrel Hill South is 25% higher than the Pittsburgh average
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Nice place to live if....... User Rating 3 rating By Gwarguy66 ( Jan 13, 2017) Nice place to live if your a Jew or rich. (oxymoron) I'm not racist, but the Jews in Squirrel Hill are not nice. Most of them will even completely ignore you. The shopping is decent and the best thing is the good. Especially Mineo's Pizza." ...Read More Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      CDS Playground
      Davis Playground
      Blue Slide Playground
      Bob O'Connor Community Playground
      Magee Playground
      Playdeck
      Bartlett Playground
      Schenley Oval

      Entertainment

      The Manor Theatre
      Improv
      AMC Waterfront 22
      Gesling Stadium
      Eddy Theatre
      Purnell Center for the Arts
      National Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural and Educational Center
      Alcohol House

      Food & Drink

      Drift Hookah Lounge
      Lucha Street Tacos
      African Cuisine Bar, Lounge, & Hookah Joint
      It's Doggin' It
      Fine Wine & Good Spirits
      Save-Mor Beer and Pop Warehouse
      New York Super Subs & Deli
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Squirrel Hill South? Of all people who commute, 21.5% take public transportation in Squirrel Hill South.
      Drive to Work
      48%

      28% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      22%

      16% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      3% higher than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Squirrel Hill South? The cost of living in Squirrel Hill South is 119/100 - which is 21% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Squirrel Hill South
      119

      19% 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 Squirrel Hill South? Squirrel Hill South 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 Squirrel Hill South? The median income in Squirrel Hill South is $75,200 which is 37% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $75,20036% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,15961% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      73% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Squirrel Hill South 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Squirrel Hill South home prices? Squirrel Hill South home prices are $318,800 - which is 90% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $318,80073% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,24932% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      42%

      33% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Squirrel Hill South have good schools? The Squirrel Hill South graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      58%

      20% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Squirrel Hill South a good place to live? Squirrel Hill South has an overall rating of 69% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      69%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      6 total surveys

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