Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) C-
Everyday Café
Coffee Shop
Café at The Frick
Coffee Shop
KLVN Coffee Lab
Coffee Shop
Biddle's Escape
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Zeke's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Adda Coffee & Tea House
Coffee Shop
Bagel Factory
Coffee Shop
TSAôCAA
Coffee Shop
Square Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Tree Roasters
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Waffallonia
Coffee Shop
61c Café
Coffee Shop
Té Café
Coffee Shop
Cafe Eighteen
Coffee Shop
Enrico's Tazza D'oro
Coffee Shop
Jitters Cafe & Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Crazy Mocha
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Tree Roasters
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
The Space Upstairs
Theatre Arts
Clayton Mansion
Museum
The Frick Pittsburgh
Museum
Car & Carraige Museum
Museum
Frick Art and Historical Center
Museum
Pittsburgh Yarn Company
Attraction
Benedum Center For the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Museum
Steel City Improv Theater
Theatre Arts
Eddy Theatre
Theatre Arts
Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Theatre Arts
The Manor Theatre
Cinema
Pittsburgh Glass Center
Museum
PPG Aquarium
Aquarium
King Museum
Museum
Gesling Stadium
Stadium
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Zoo
Waterworks Cinemas
Cinema
Purnell Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Carnegie Museum of Art
Museum
Alcohol House
Museum
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Museum
Carnegie Music Hall
Theatre Arts
Heinz Memorial Chapel
Attraction
University Art Gallery
Museum
Food and Drink (0) D-
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Sweets
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Couch Brewery
Bar
The Fire Side Public House
Bar
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
McBroom Distributor
Alcohol
McBroom Distributor
Alcohol
Condado Tacos
Fast Food
Yen's Gourmet
Fast Food
BrewDog
Bar
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Pizza Perfecta
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Millie's Homemade Ice Cream
Sweets
Sub Zero
Sweets
Hidden Harbor
Bar
Independent Brewing Company
Bar
Fitness (0) F
LA Fitness
Gym
Community Forge
Community Centre
Fitness Factory
Gym
Hydration and Health Fitness
Gym
I Am Yoga
Gym
Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
X Shadyside
Gym
Schoolhouse Yoga
Gym
Amazing Yoga
Gym
Mount Ararat Community Activity Center
Community Centre
Union Project
Community Centre
Blackridge Civic Association
Community Centre
Mr Roboto
Community Centre
Aspinwall Borough Hall
Community Centre
Bloomcraft
Community Centre
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Baierl Student Recreation Center
Gym
Groceries (0) F
East End Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Five Points Artisan Bakeshop
Bakery
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
Food Shoppe
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Prantl's
Bakery
Panda Market
Grocery Store
Tokyo Japanese Food Store
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Gluuteny
Bakery
Murray Avenue Kosher
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Allegro Hearth Bakery
Bakery
Pink Box Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Sumi's Cakery
Bakery
Prantl's Bakery
Bakery
Ten Toes for Women
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (0) A+
Baxter Playground
Playground
Westinghouse Park
Park
Dallas Parklet
Park
Upland Park
Park
Forbes & Braddock Playground
Playground
Ross Street Park
Park
Paulson Playground
Park
Mellon Park
Park
Whitney Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Graham Field
Park
Koenig Field
Park
Kenmawr Field
Park
Liberty Green Park
Park
Frick Park
Park
Bob O'Connor Community Playground
Playground
Wightman Park
Park
Dickson Park
Park
Playdeck
Playground
Farmhouse Playground
Playground
Blue Slide Playground
Playground
Garland Parklet
Park
Enright Parklet
Park
Filmet Park
Park
Davis Playground
Playground
Shops (0) C+
Construction Junction
Home Improvement
Free Ride
Bicycle
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Sunoco A-Plus
Convenience Store
Get-Go
Convenience Store
Frick Park Market
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
west elm
Furniture
Anthropologie
Clothing
Free People
Clothing
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Hanini Market
Convenience Store
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Petland
Pets
Braddock Avenue Express
Convenience Store
Braddock Avenue Express
Convenience Store
Premier Hair Design
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
BP
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Arhaus
Furniture
Shadyside Plaza
Mall
Family Dollar
Discount Store
R Market
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. California-Kirkbride (A+)

2. Manchester (A+)

3. Point Breeze (A+)

4. Chateau (A+)

5. Allentown (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 23.4% take public transportation in Homewood South.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations A+
Homewood
Bus Station
Wilkinsburg
Bus Station
Hay Street
Bus Stop
Kelly Ave at Peebles St
Bus Stop
Peebles St at Kelly Ave (Detour)
Bus Stop
Kelly Ave at Trenton Ave
Bus Stop
Kelly Ave at Trenton Ave (Detour)
Bus Stop
Peebles St at Kelly Ave
Bus Stop
Kelly Ave at Trenton Ave
Bus Stop
Fifth Ave at Frankstown Ave
Bus Stop
Washington Blvd at Frankstown Ave
Bus Stop
Kelly Ave at West St
Bus Stop
Kelly Ave at West St
Bus Stop
South Ave at Hay St
Bus Stop
Pennwood Ave at Franklin Ave
Bus Stop
Wood St at Ross Ave
Bus Stop
Wood St at South Ave
Bus Stop
Peebles St at Forbes Ave
Bus Stop
Kelly Ave at Pitt St
Bus Stop
Kelly Ave at Pitt St
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at Celeron St
Bus Stop
Peebles St opposite Forbes Ave
Bus Stop
South Ave at Wood St
Bus Stop
Ross Ave at Wood St
Bus Stop
Braddock Ave at Forbes Ave (Detour)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
23.4% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Duquesne Heights (A+)

2. Brundis Island (A+)

3. Elliott (A+)

4. Arlington Heights (A+)

5. Chartiers City (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Homewood South is 86/100 - which is 12% lower than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Spring Hill-City View (A+)

2. Saint Clair (A+)

3. Knoxville (A+)

4. Mount Oliver (A+)

5. Perry South (A+)

crime F

Homewood South crime rates are 4,523 per 100k, which is 157% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
3,804 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
719 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Allegheny Center (A)

2. Allegheny West (A)

3. Point Breeze (A)

4. Regent Square (A)

5. Shadyside (A)

employment F

The median income in Homewood South is $19,679 - which is 64% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$19,679 F
Unemployment Rate
1.7% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Lower Lawrenceville (A+)

2. Squirrel Hill South (A+)

3. North Shore (A+)

4. Herrs Island (A+)

5. West End (A+)

health C

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Fire Station Number 17
Fire Station
Lifecare Hospital of Pittsburgh
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Wilkinsburg Borough Hall;Wilkinsburg Police Department
Police
Edward S. Cheppa, DMD
Dentist
Fire Station Number 15
Fire Station
Newman Chiropractic Center
Doctor
Edgewood Police Department
Police
The Children's Institute
Hospital
Penn Hills Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
PEFHA Health & Wellness Center
Clinic
The Medical Center East
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CCP – Bass Wolfson Pediatrics, Squirrel Hill Office
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Edward J. Horan, D.M.D.
Dentist
Giant Eagle Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Maitri Medicinals
Doctor
Dr. Milla Openko DMD
Dentist
Prizant Dermatology
Doctor
Heartland Health Care Center
Nursing Home
Shadyside Surgi-Center
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Stanton-Negley Drug Company
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Allegheny Center (B-)

2. Allegheny West (B-)

3. Bloomfield (B-)

4. Bluff (B-)

5. Brighton Heights (B-)

housing A

Homewood South home prices are $79,700 - which is 52% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$79,700 F
Home Appreciation Rate
49% A+
Home Affordability
4.1x (home price to income ratio) D+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Point Breeze (A+)

2. Beltzhoover (A+)

3. Garfield (A+)

4. Wind Gap (A+)

5. Central Lawrenceville (A+)

schools F

The Homewood South graduation rate is 79% - which is 8% lower than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
18% F
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (1) A+
Pittsburgh Faison K-5
Pittsburgh New Church School
Shady Side Academy Junior School
Academy At Westinghouse
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
Kelly El Sch
Plea School
Pittsburgh Urban Christian School
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic Academy
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5
Environmental Charter School At Frick Pa
Pittsburgh Linden K-5
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Edgewood El Sch
De Paul School For Hearing & Speech
Community Day School
Turner El Sch
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5
Imani Christian Academy
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Carriage House Childrens Center
St Edmund'S Academy
Universal Academy Of Pittsburgh
High Schools (0) D-
Academy At Westinghouse
Wilkinsburg Shs
Plea School
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Imani Christian Academy
The University School
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
Watson Institute Friendship Academy The
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
Tolatr Academy
Yeshiva Schools Of Pittsburgh
Pace School
Woodland Hills Jshs
The Neighborhood Academy
Winchester Thurston School
Trinity Christian School
Central Catholic High School
Oakland Catholic High School
Pittsburgh Online Academy
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Propel Cs-Homestead
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academ
Propel Cs-Braddock Hills
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Chateau (A+)

2. Friendship (A+)

3. Strip District (A+)

4. Point Breeze North (A+)

5. Polish Hill (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Polish Hill (A+)

2. Beltzhoover (A+)

3. Beechview (A+)

4. Highland Park (A+)

5. Shadyside (A+)

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Homewood South Area Facts

  • Homewood South has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Homewood South crime rates are 56% higher than the Pittsburgh average
  • Cost of living in Homewood South is 10% lower than the Pittsburgh average
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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Baxter Playground
      Westinghouse Park
      Dallas Parklet
      Upland Park
      Forbes & Braddock Playground
      Ross Street Park
      Paulson Playground
      Mellon Park

      Entertainment

      The Space Upstairs
      Clayton Mansion
      The Frick Pittsburgh
      Car & Carraige Museum
      Frick Art and Historical Center
      Pittsburgh Yarn Company
      Benedum Center For the Performing Arts
      Pittsburgh Center for the Arts

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      KFC
      Panera Bread
      Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
      Jimmy John's
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Homewood South? Of all people who commute, 23.4% take public transportation in Homewood South.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      16% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      23%

      18% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Homewood South? The cost of living in Homewood South is 86/100 - which is 12% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Homewood South
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Pittsburgh
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Homewood South? Homewood South crime rates are 4,523, which are 157% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      4,523 per 100k people

      95% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      95% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -20%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Homewood South? The median income in Homewood South is $19,679 which is 64% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $19,67964% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $13,48455% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      63% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Homewood 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 Homewood South home prices? Homewood South home prices are $79,700 - which is 52% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $79,70057% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $64632% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      44%

      31% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Homewood South have good schools? The Homewood South graduation rate is 79% - which is 8% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      18%

      63% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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