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Swisshelm Park Area Facts

  • Swisshelm Park has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Swisshelm Park crime rates are 19% lower than the Pittsburgh average
  • Cost of living in Swisshelm Park is 2% higher than the Pittsburgh average
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Swisshelm Park? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Swisshelm Park Playground
      Les Getz Memorial Park
      Frick Park
      Collingwood Park
      Blue Slide Playground
      CDS Playground
      John F. Kennedy Park
      Bob O'Connor Community Playground

      Entertainment

      National Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural and Educational Center
      Improv
      AMC Waterfront 22
      The Manor Theatre
      Pittsburgh Yarn Company
      Frick Art and Historical Center
      Car & Carraige Museum
      The Frick Pittsburgh

      Food & Drink

      Chick-fil-A
      China House II
      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Goodfellas
      Taco Bell
      Wendy's
      McBroom Distributor

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Swisshelm Park? Of all people who commute, 10.4% take public transportation in Swisshelm Park.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Swisshelm Park? The cost of living in Swisshelm Park is 98/100 - which is equal to Pennsylvania.
      Swisshelm Park
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Pittsburgh
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Swisshelm Park? Swisshelm Park crime rates are 2,050, which are 11% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,050 per 100k people

      10% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 49  

      10% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Swisshelm Park? The median income in Swisshelm Park is $69,838 which is 27% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $69,83826% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,03044% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      39% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Swisshelm Park 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 Swisshelm Park home prices? Swisshelm Park home prices are $155,450 - which is 7% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $155,45016% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9783% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      82%

      30% higher than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Swisshelm Park have good schools? The Swisshelm Park graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      8% 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

      B- User Ratings

      Is Swisshelm Park a good place to live? Swisshelm Park has an overall rating of 70% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      2 total surveys

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