Livability Score

72
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) A+
De Fer Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Redhawk Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Corner
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Divvy's Coffee & Buns
Coffee Shop
Pittsburgh Popcorn
Coffee Shop
Crazy Mocha
Coffee Shop
Fuku Tea
Coffee Shop
Crazy Mocha
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Caffe Davio
Coffee Shop
OTB Bicycle Cafe
Coffee Shop
Big Dog Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cup-Ka-Joe
Coffee Shop
Café Phipps
Coffee Shop
Rothberg's Roasters II
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
La Prima Espresso
Coffee Shop
La Prima Espresso
Coffee Shop
Delanie's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tom's Diner
Coffee Shop
Staghorn Cafe
Coffee Shop
sidecar
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) A+
Pittsburgh Playhouse
Theatre Arts
William Pitt Union
Attraction
International Academy of Jazz Hall of Fame
Museum
University Art Gallery
Museum
Stephen Foster Memorial Museum
Museum
Henry Heymann Theatre
Theatre Arts
Stephen Foster Memorial
Attraction
Charity Randall Theatre
Theatre Arts
Cathedral of Learning
Attraction
Nationality Rooms
Museum
Carnegie Music Hall
Theatre Arts
The Lava Lounge
Nightclub
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Museum
Alcohol House
Museum
Heinz Memorial Chapel
Attraction
Carnegie Museum of Art
Museum
District 3
Nightclub
Actors Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Purnell Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Rex Theater
Theatre Arts
Gesling Stadium
Stadium
Club Cafe
Nightclub
Rooney Field
Stadium
Glitterbox Theater
Theatre Arts
PPG Paints Arena
Stadium
Food and Drink (22) A+
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Mellinger Beer Distributor
Alcohol
Phat's Oakland
Bar
Bootleggers
Bar
Hofbräuhaus
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Love Ramen
Fast Food
Dave and Andy's
Sweets
Thirsty Scholar
Bar
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Pie Express
Fast Food
Peter's Pub
Bar
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Chick-n Grille
Fast Food
Oishii Bento
Fast Food
Chick'n Bubbly
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
El Jefes Taqueria
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Fitness (0) B
LA Fitness
Gym
Baierl Student Recreation Center
Gym
6YCLE
Gym
CrossFit Athletics
Gym
Saint Vladimir Ukrainian Church Hall
Community Centre
Bloomcraft
Community Centre
Freedom Fitness Facility
Gym
Meraki Studio
Gym
Amazing Yoga
Gym
MECKA Fitness
Gym
Hydration and Health Fitness
Gym
X Shadyside
Gym
Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Schoolhouse Yoga
Gym
I Am Yoga
Gym
Arthur Murray Dance Studio
Gym
Town Place Fitness
Gym
Mr Roboto
Community Centre
Urban Elements Power Yoga & Indoor Cycling
Gym
Fitness Factory
Gym
Union Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Allegheny YMCA
Gym
Physique Rx'd
Gym
Mount Ararat Community Activity Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) B
Panera Bread
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Schwartz Living Market
Grocery Store
S&D Polish Deli
Grocery Store
Enrico Biscotti Company
Bakery
WFH Oriental Market
Grocery Store
Jade 99 Asian Market
Grocery Store
Stamoolis Brothers Company
Grocery Store
Pennsylvania Macaroni Co
Grocery Store
Parma Sausage Products
Butcher
Strip District Meats
Butcher
Reyna Foods Mexican Grocery
Grocery Store
My Sweet Lilly
Bakery
Jimmy & Nino Sunseri Co
Grocery Store
Sambok Korean Groceries
Grocery Store
Labads Grocery
Grocery Store
Mancini's Bread Co
Bakery
Lotus Food Company
Grocery Store
Robert Wholey & Co. Inc
Grocery Store
The Olive Tap
Grocery Store
Peace, Love & Little Donuts
Bakery
Salem Halal Market
Grocery Store
A & E Deli
Grocery Store
Ten Toes for Women
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Niagara Parklet
Playground
Lawn & Ophelia Parklet
Park
South Shore Riverfront Park
Park
Tunnel Park
Park
Frazier Field
Park
Common Park
Park
Oakland Square Historic District
Park
Dunseith Playground
Park
Boundary Street Parklet
Playground
Schenley Plaza
Park
Anderson Playground
Playground
Soldiers & Sailors Lawn
Park
Southside Riverfront Park
Park
Ormsby Park
Park
Saline St Honor Roll
Park
Four Mile Run playground
Playground
Tustin Park
Park
Kennard Park
Park
Kennard Playground
Playground
Monongahela Park
Park
CMU ArtPark Lab
Park
Schenley Oval
Park
Schenley Park
Park
Peace Garden
Park
Eleanor Street Park
Park
Shops (8) A+
Groceria Merante
Convenience Store
Selection Boutique
Clothing
Verizon
Electronics
UPMC Optical
Optician
Frenchi's Deli & Market
Convenience Store
Urban Outfitters
Clothing
Gida's Flowers
Florist
Touch of Gold & Silver
Fashion
rue21
Clothing
Goodwill South Side Store
Clothing
The Pitt Shop
Clothing
The Tanning Room LLC
Beauty
Cogos
Convenience Store
Forbes Street Market
Convenience Store
Maggie & Stella's Cards & Gifts
Gift Shop
Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home Inc
Furniture
A1-PC Computer Shop
Electronics
The Pitt Stop Outside Vendor
Clothing
Pandora's Box and Gallery
Clothing
Salon Uzori
Hairdresser
Jupe Boutique
Clothing
The Cuckoo's Nest Magic Shop
Gift Shop
PerLora
Furniture
Blinc Bronze Beauty
Beauty
Dots Fashions
Clothing
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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, 17.5% take public transportation in Oakland.
Public Transit Stops (25)
Stops & Stations A+
Boulevard of the Allies at Craft Ave
Bus Stop
Boulevard of the Allies at Craft Ave
Bus Stop
Boulevard of the Allies at Halket St
Bus Stop
Boulevard of the Allies opposite Halket St
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at Craft Ave
Bus Stop
Craft Avenue past Fifth (Dialysis Center)
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at Halket St (Magee Hospital)
Bus Stop
Boulevard of the Allies at Bates St
Bus Stop
Boulevard of the Allies at Juliet St
Bus Stop
Fifth Avenue at Craft Avenue
Bus Stop
Fifth Ave opposite Craft Ave
Bus Stop
Fifth Avenue at Robinson Street
Bus Stop
Fifth Ave at Robinson St
Bus Stop
Fifth Avenue at Robinson Street
Bus Stop
Fifth Avenue at Halket Street
Bus Stop
Boulevard of the Allies at Ward St
Bus Stop
Fifth Ave at Chesterfield Rd
Bus Stop
Boulevard of the Allies at Ward St
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at McKee Pl
Bus Stop
Fifth Avenue at McKee Place
Bus Stop
Fifth Ave at Brenham St
Bus Stop
Boulevard of the Allies at Dawson St
Bus Stop
Boulevard of the Allies at Dawson St
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at Atwood St
Bus Stop
Fifth Ave opposite #2410
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
17.5% 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 Oakland is 97/100 - which is 1% 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

Oakland crime rates are 4,108 per 100k, which is 133% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
3,455 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
653 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 Oakland is $19,301 - which is 65% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$19,301 F
Unemployment Rate
4.7% F
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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 B-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Hospital
Pitt Public Safety
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Station Number 14
Fire Station
UPMC Oakland
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Eye and Ear Hospital
Clinic
Fire Station Number 10
Fire Station
Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic of UPMC
Hospital
University Pharmacy
Pharmacy
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - University Drive
Hospital
Katsur Dental
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Carnegie Mellon police station
Police
Five Star Dentistry
Dentist
UPMC Walk In Clinic
Clinic
Fire Station Number 24
Fire Station
Fire Department Number 7
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
UPMC Mercy
Hospital
Fire Station Number 4
Fire Station
Fire Station Number 22
Fire Station
Medic 9 and Rescue 1
Ambulance Station
City of Pittsburgh EMS Training Division
Ambulance Station
The Medicine Shoppe
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 C-

Oakland home prices are $141,840 - which is 15% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$141,840 D
Home Appreciation Rate
50% A+
Home Affordability
7.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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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 C

The Oakland graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (0) F
The Campus School Of Carlow University
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academ
Pittsburgh Online Academy
Pittsburgh Weil K-8
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5
St Rosalia Academy
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8
Carnegie Mellon Univ Children'S School
Carnegie Mellon Cyert Center For Early Education
Margaret Shadick Cyert Center For Early Ed & Prog
St Benedict The Moor School
Pittsburgh Miller K-5
Small Wonders At Upmc
Winchester Thurston School
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8
Yeshiva Schools Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Grandview K-5
Kindercare Learning Center
Carriage House Childrens Center
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
St Edmund'S Academy
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5
High Schools (0) D-
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academ
Pittsburgh Online Academy
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Central Catholic High School
Oakland Catholic High School
Hill House Passport Academy Charter Scho
Winchester Thurston School
Yeshiva Schools Of Pittsburgh
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
The University School
Urban Pathways 6-12 Cs
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
City Chs
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Academy Cs
New Outlook Academy
Watson Institute Friendship Academy The
The Neighborhood Academy
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Pittsburgh Brashear Hs
Adelphoi Education At Millvale
Pittsburgh Pioneer
Propel Cs-Homestead
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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+)

ratings A+

Oakland has an overall rating of 88% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes 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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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Niagara Parklet
      Lawn & Ophelia Parklet
      South Shore Riverfront Park
      Tunnel Park
      Frazier Field
      Common Park
      Oakland Square Historic District
      Dunseith Playground

      Entertainment

      Pittsburgh Playhouse
      William Pitt Union
      International Academy of Jazz Hall of Fame
      University Art Gallery
      Stephen Foster Memorial Museum
      Henry Heymann Theatre
      Stephen Foster Memorial
      Charity Randall Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Panera Bread
      Jimmy John's
      Mellinger Beer Distributor
      Phat's Oakland
      Bootleggers
      Hofbräuhaus
      Chipotle
      Fine Wine & Good Spirits

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Oakland? Of all people who commute, 17.5% take public transportation in Oakland.
      Drive to Work
      30%

      46% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      18%

      12% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      39%

      35% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oakland? The cost of living in Oakland is 97/100 - which is 1% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Oakland
      97

      3% 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 Oakland? Oakland crime rates are 4,108, which are 133% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      4,108 per 100k people

      77% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      77% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -20%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Oakland? The median income in Oakland is $19,301 which is 65% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $19,30165% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $12,94857% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is 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 Oakland home prices? Oakland home prices are $141,840 - which is 15% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $141,84023% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,13419% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      16%

      75% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Oakland have good schools? The Oakland graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% 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 Oakland a good place to live? Oakland has an overall rating of 88% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      2 total surveys

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