Livability Score

79
/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 (0) A+
Delanie's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tom's Diner
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
BeehIve Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe Du Jour
Coffee Shop
Black Forge Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Caffe Davio
Coffee Shop
OTB Bicycle Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cup-Ka-Joe
Coffee Shop
Big Dog Coffee
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Crazy Mocha
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
De Fer Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Crazy Mocha
Coffee Shop
Buon Giorno Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Corner
Coffee Shop
Crazy Mocha
Coffee Shop
Creative Coffee & Supply
Coffee Shop
Point Perk
Coffee Shop
Fernando's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Redhawk Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Rex Theater
Theatre Arts
District 3
Nightclub
The Lava Lounge
Nightclub
Club Cafe
Nightclub
George K. Cupples Stadium
Stadium
Pittsburgh City Theatre
Theatre Arts
Quantum Theatre
Theatre Arts
Rex Theatre
Theatre Arts
Actors Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Rooney Field
Stadium
PPG Paints Arena
Stadium
Pittsburgh Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Pittsburgh Playhouse
Theatre Arts
August Wilson Center for African American Culture
Theatre Arts
Wood Street Galleries
Museum
Benedum Center
Theatre Arts
Senator John Heinz History Center
Museum
707 Penn Gallery
Art Gallery
Heinz Hall
Theatre Arts
Cabaret Theatre
Theatre Arts
O'Reilly Theater
Theatre Arts
Highmark Stadium
Stadium
Byham Theater
Theatre Arts
William Pitt Union
Attraction
Cake Nightclub
Nightclub
Food and Drink (0) A+
Pipers Pub
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Fat Head's
Bar
Mario's
Bar
Blue Lou's
Bar
Jimmy D's
Bar
Elixir Ultra Lounge
Bar
Edward Marc Chocolatier
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Mike & Tony's Gyros
Fast Food
Smokin' Joe's Saloon
Bar
Foxtail
Bar
TIKI LOUNGE
Bar
Carson Street Deli & Craft Beer Bar
Bar
Winghart's Burger & Whiskey Bar
Bar
Escobar
Bar
Dees Cafe
Bar
Buddy’s Brews on Carson
Alcohol
Mcardle's Pub
Bar
Carson City Saloon
Bar
The Smiling Moose
Bar
1311 Carson
Bar
Rumshakers
Bar
The Jaggerbush
Bar
Fitness (0) A+
CrossFit Athletics
Gym
Saint Vladimir Ukrainian Church Hall
Community Centre
6YCLE
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Baierl Student Recreation Center
Gym
Town Place Fitness
Gym
Arthur Murray Dance Studio
Gym
Urban Elements Power Yoga & Indoor Cycling
Gym
Meraki Studio
Gym
Freedom Fitness Facility
Gym
Union Fitness
Gym
MECKA Fitness
Gym
Bloomcraft
Community Centre
Brookline Recreation Center
Community Centre
Physique Rx'd
Gym
Allegheny YMCA
Gym
Brookline Teen Outreach
Community Centre
Amazing Yoga
Gym
Schoolhouse Yoga
Gym
Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Hydration and Health Fitness
Gym
I Am Yoga
Gym
X Shadyside
Gym
Mr Roboto
Community Centre
South Hills Power Yoga
Gym
Groceries (0) A+
Schwartz Living Market
Grocery Store
A & E Deli
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Panera Bread
Bakery
Grandview Bakery & Sweet Shop
Bakery
Shop 'n Save
Grocery Store
CobblerWorld
Bakery
Market St. Grocery
Grocery Store
Lotus Food Company
Grocery Store
Parma Sausage Products
Butcher
Robert Wholey & Co. Inc
Grocery Store
Mancini's Bread Co
Bakery
Labads Grocery
Grocery Store
Sambok Korean Groceries
Grocery Store
Jimmy & Nino Sunseri Co
Grocery Store
The Olive Tap
Grocery Store
Pennsylvania Macaroni Co
Grocery Store
Enrico Biscotti Company
Bakery
Stamoolis Brothers Company
Grocery Store
My Sweet Lilly
Bakery
Reyna Foods Mexican Grocery
Grocery Store
Jade 99 Asian Market
Grocery Store
Peace, Love & Little Donuts
Bakery
Strip District Meats
Butcher
Parks (14) A+
Winters Playground
Playground
Winter Park
Park
South Side Park
Park
Knoxville Incline Greenway
Park
Knoxville Incline Overlook Park
Park
Eleanor Street Park
Park
Armstrong Field
Park
Armstrong Playground
Park
Arlington Playground
Park
Cindy Esther Plaza
Park
McCloskey Field
Park
Ormsby Park
Park
Southside Riverfront Park
Park
Cobden Street Park
Park
Monongahela Park
Park
Tunnel Park
Park
South Shore Riverfront Park
Park
Tustin Park
Park
Warrington Recreation Center
Park
Lawn & Ophelia Parklet
Park
Transverse Field
Park
Freedom Corner
Park
Firstside Park
Park
Niagara Parklet
Playground
McKinley Park
Park
Shops (1) A+
Clarissa Boutique
Fashion
Philip Pelusi Salons
Beauty
Hot Rod Body Piercing Company
Beauty
Southside Jewelers
Fashion
Soul II Sole
Clothing
The Bead Mine
Fashion
Siegel and Portnoy
Optician
Figleaf
Clothing
The E House Company
Electronics
Judit European Day Spa
Beauty
Vogt True Value Hardware
Home Improvement
Slacker
Fashion
Thick Bikes
Bicycle
Blinc Bronze Beauty
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
PerLora
Furniture
Esser's Floral Shop
Florist
Family Dollar
Discount Store
The Cuckoo's Nest Magic Shop
Gift Shop
Jupe Boutique
Clothing
Salon Uzori
Hairdresser
Plants & Flowers By Lisa
Florist
Pandora's Box and Gallery
Clothing
Luxx and Locks Salon and Boutique
Fashion
A1-PC Computer Shop
Electronics
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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, 21.4% take public transportation in Southside Slopes.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
Carson Street at 24th
Bus Stop
Boulevard of the Allies at Van Braam St
Bus Stop
Boulevard of the Allies at Miltenberger St
Bus Stop
Boulevard of the Allies at Marion St (Mercy Hospital)
Bus Stop
Bluff St at Stevenson St
Bus Stop
Boulevard of the Allies at Gist St
Bus Stop
Boulevard of the Allies at Jumonville St
Bus Stop
Boulevard of the Allies at Duquesne University Footbridge
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at Gist St
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at Jumonville St
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at Miltenberger Street
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at Seneca St
Bus Stop
Stevenson St at Locust St
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at Van Braam St
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at Moultrie St
Bus Stop
Jumonville Street
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at Pride Street (UPMC Mercy)
Bus Stop
Stevenson St at Forbes Ave
Bus Stop
Fifth Ave opposite Gist St
Bus Stop
Fifth Ave at Dinwiddie St
Bus Stop
Fifth Ave at Wyandotte St
Bus Stop
Forbes Ave at Stevenson St
Bus Stop
Fifth Ave opposite Van Braam St
Bus Stop
Fifth Ave opposite Seneca St
Bus Stop
Fifth Ave at Moultrie St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
21.4% 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 Southside Slopes is 101/100 - which is 3% higher than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
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 D

Southside Slopes crime rates are 2,847 per 100k, which is 62% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
2,395 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
452 crimes per 100k D
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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 B+

The median income in Southside Slopes is $54,903 - which is equal to Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$54,903 D-
Unemployment Rate
2.3% 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 B-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Fire Station Number 24
Fire Station
UPMC Walk In Clinic
Clinic
Five Star Dentistry
Dentist
Fire Station Number 22
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Katsur Dental
Dentist
Mount Oliver Police
Police
Pittsburgh Police Department Zone 3
Police
Hilltop Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
UPMC Mercy
Hospital
Fire Station Number 4
Fire Station
Pittsburgh Police Review Board
Police
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Hospital
Fire Station Number 10
Fire Station
Pitt Public Safety
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Station Number 14
Fire Station
UPMC Oakland
Hospital
Eye and Ear Hospital
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Pittsburgh Fire Bureau Station 3
Fire Station
Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic of UPMC
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fire Station Number 23
Fire Station
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+

Southside Slopes home prices are $169,083 - which is 1% higher than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$169,083 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
45% A+
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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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 Southside Slopes graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (0) D-
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5
Pittsburgh Grandview K-5
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8
The Campus School Of Carlow University
Kindercare Learning Center
Pittsburgh Weil K-8
Pittsburgh Roosevelt K -5
Pittsburgh Miller K-5
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter Schoo
Urban Pathways 6-12 Cs
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academ
St Rosalia Academy
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
Pittsburgh Pioneer
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
St Benedict The Moor School
Pittsburgh Online Academy
Pittsburgh Whittier K-5
Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8
High Schools (0) F
Hill House Passport Academy Charter Scho
City Chs
Urban Pathways 6-12 Cs
Academy Cs
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
New Outlook Academy
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academ
Pittsburgh Brashear Hs
Pittsburgh Pioneer
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
Pittsburgh Online Academy
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Pittsburgh Carrick Hs
Oakland Catholic High School
Central Catholic High School
Winchester Thurston School
Yeshiva Schools Of Pittsburgh
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Conroy
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
The University School
Brentwood Shs
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Seton-La Salle High School
The Neighborhood Academy
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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 B-

Southside Slopes has an overall rating of 68% from 2 reviews.
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From AreaVibes B-
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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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Southside Slopes, Pittsburgh, PA Area Guide

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Southside Slopes Area Facts

  • Southside Slopes has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Southside Slopes crime rates are 1% lower than the Pittsburgh average
  • Cost of living in Southside Slopes is 6% higher than the Pittsburgh average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Winters Playground
      Winter Park
      South Side Park
      Knoxville Incline Greenway
      Knoxville Incline Overlook Park
      Eleanor Street Park
      Armstrong Field
      Armstrong Playground

      Entertainment

      Rex Theater
      District 3
      The Lava Lounge
      Club Cafe
      George K. Cupples Stadium
      Pittsburgh City Theatre
      Quantum Theatre
      Rex Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Pipers Pub
      Burger King
      Bruegger's Bagels
      Fat Head's
      Mario's
      Blue Lou's
      Jimmy D's
      Elixir Ultra Lounge

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Southside Slopes? Of all people who commute, 21.4% take public transportation in Southside Slopes.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      21%

      16% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Southside Slopes? The cost of living in Southside Slopes is 101/100 - which is 3% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Southside Slopes
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Pittsburgh
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Southside Slopes? Southside Slopes crime rates are 2,847, which are 62% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,847 per 100k people

      22% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      22% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -20%

      Year over year crime is down

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Southside Slopes? The median income in Southside Slopes is $54,903 which is equal to Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $54,9031% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,59816% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Southside Slopes 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 Southside Slopes home prices? Southside Slopes home prices are $169,083 - which is 1% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $169,0838% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,15822% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      45%

      29% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Southside Slopes have good schools? The Southside Slopes graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% 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

      B- User Ratings

      Is Southside Slopes a good place to live? Southside Slopes has an overall rating of 68% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      68%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      68%

      2 total surveys

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