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West Oakland Area Facts

  • West Oakland has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • West Oakland crime rates are 26% lower than the Pittsburgh average
  • Cost of living in West Oakland is 2% higher than the Pittsburgh average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Dunseith Playground
      Common Park
      Kennard Park
      Lawn & Ophelia Parklet
      Kennard Playground
      Tustin Park
      Niagara Parklet
      Soldiers & Sailors Lawn

      Entertainment

      Pittsburgh Playhouse
      Actors Civic Theatre
      William Pitt Union
      International Academy of Jazz Hall of Fame
      Nationality Rooms
      Cathedral of Learning
      Stephen Foster Memorial Museum
      Stephen Foster Memorial

      Food & Drink

      Jimmy John's
      Thirsty Scholar
      Moe's Southwest Grill
      Chipotle
      Rita's Italian Ice
      Subway
      Peter's Pub
      Dave and Andy's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Oakland? Of all people who commute, 25.0% take public transportation in West Oakland.
      Drive to Work
      26%

      50% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      25%

      19% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      31%

      27% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Oakland? The cost of living in West Oakland is 98/100 - which is 1% higher than Pennsylvania.
      West Oakland
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Pittsburgh
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Oakland? West Oakland crime rates are 2,008, which are 19% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,008 per 100k people

      5% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50  

      5% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in West Oakland? The median income in West Oakland is $27,727 which is 66% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $27,72766% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,22250% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      10% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West 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 West Oakland home prices? West Oakland home prices are $216,144 - which is 27% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $216,14434% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,10846% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      29%

      55% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does West Oakland have good schools? The West Oakland graduation rate is 78% - which is 9% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower 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

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