Livability Score

74
/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 D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Biddle's Escape
Coffee Shop
Crazy Mocha
Coffee Shop
Cafe Eighteen
Coffee Shop
Té Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
61c Café
Coffee Shop
Bagel Factory
Coffee Shop
TSAôCAA
Coffee Shop
Pigeon Bagels
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Tree Roasters
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Waffallonia
Coffee Shop
Café at The Frick
Coffee Shop
Staghorn Cafe
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Everyday Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
KLVN Coffee Lab
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Tree Roasters
Coffee Shop
Jitters Cafe & Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
National Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural and Educational Center
Museum
Improv
Theatre Arts
AMC Waterfront 22
Cinema
The Manor Theatre
Cinema
Pittsburgh Yarn Company
Attraction
Frick Art and Historical Center
Museum
Car & Carraige Museum
Museum
The Frick Pittsburgh
Museum
Benedum Center For the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Clayton Mansion
Museum
The Space Upstairs
Theatre Arts
Sandcastle Water Park
Theme Park
Eddy Theatre
Theatre Arts
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Museum
Gesling Stadium
Stadium
Purnell Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Alcohol House
Museum
Steel City Improv Theater
Theatre Arts
Carnegie Museum of Art
Museum
University Art Gallery
Museum
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Museum
Carnegie Music Hall
Theatre Arts
Henry Heymann Theatre
Theatre Arts
Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Theatre Arts
Stephen Foster Memorial
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) D-
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
China House II
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Goodfellas
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McBroom Distributor
Alcohol
McBroom Distributor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Arby's
Fast Food
Edgewood Beer & Tobacco
Beverages
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Fudge Farm
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Save-Mor Beer and Pop Warehouse
Beverages
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Pennsylvania Wine Cellar
Alcohol
Rocket Fizz
Sweets
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Drift Hookah Lounge
Bar
Lucha Street Tacos
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Schoolhouse Yoga
Gym
Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
I Am Yoga
Gym
Hydration and Health Fitness
Gym
Community Forge
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
X Shadyside
Gym
Amazing Yoga
Gym
Fitness Factory
Gym
Fitness 19
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Baierl Student Recreation Center
Gym
Bloomcraft
Community Centre
Blackridge Civic Association
Community Centre
Mr Roboto
Community Centre
Mount Ararat Community Activity Center
Community Centre
Union Project
Community Centre
6YCLE
Gym
CrossFit Athletics
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Sumi's Cakery
Bakery
Pink Box Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Allegro Hearth Bakery
Bakery
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Gluuteny
Bakery
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Murray Avenue Kosher
Grocery Store
Prantl's
Bakery
Panda Market
Grocery Store
Food Shoppe
Grocery Store
Five Points Artisan Bakeshop
Bakery
East End Food Co-op
Grocery Store
La Gourmandine
Bakery
Ten Toes for Women
Grocery Store
Prantl's Bakery
Bakery
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Tokyo Japanese Food Store
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (1) A+
Swisshelm Park Playground
Playground
Les Getz Memorial Park
Park
Frick Park
Park
Collingwood Park
Park
Blue Slide Playground
Playground
CDS Playground
Playground
John F. Kennedy Park
Park
Bob O'Connor Community Playground
Playground
Park Square
Park
Sullivan Playground
Playground
Koenig Field
Park
Frick Park
Park
Filmet Park
Park
Whitney Park
Park
Forbes & Braddock Playground
Playground
Munhall Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Davis Playground
Playground
McLean Playground
Playground
Dickson Park
Park
Playdeck
Playground
Riverplex at Sandcastle
Park
Whitaker Ball Field
Park
Magee Playground
Park
Bartlett Playground
Playground
Shops (0) A-
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Old Navy
Clothing
Petco
Pets
TJ Maxx
Department Store
GetGo
Convenience Store
DSW
Shoes
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Marshalls
Department Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
To Go
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Target
Department Store
GetGo
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Destination XL
Clothing
Dollar General
Discount Store
Braddock Avenue Express
Convenience Store
Braddock Avenue Express
Convenience Store
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
Co Go's
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Valero
Convenience Store
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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, 10.4% take public transportation in Swisshelm Park.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
Waterfront Drive past Lowe's Driveway
Bus Stop
Waterfront Drive past First Commonwealth
Bus Stop
Waterfront Drive opposite First Commonwealth
Bus Stop
Drive to Lowe's at Storefront Drive
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave at Schoyer Ave
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave at McClure Ave
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave at Whipple St
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave at Church St
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave opposite Whipple St
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave at Church St
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave at Schley Ave
Bus Stop
Giant Eagle Drive
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave at Irvine St
Bus Stop
Beechwood Blvd opposite Anita Ave (Monitor St)
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave opposite Washington St
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave at Washington St
Bus Stop
Beechwood Blvd at Forward Ave
Bus Stop
Target Drive
Bus Stop
Braddock Ave opposite Greendale Ave
Bus Stop
Braddock Ave at Greendale Ave
Bus Stop
Beechwood Blvd at #2530
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave opposite Duquesne Ave
Bus Stop
Monongahela Ave at Duquesne Ave
Bus Stop
8th Ave opposite Andrew St
Bus Stop
8th Ave at Heisel St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
10.4% B+
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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 Swisshelm Park is 98/100 - which is equal to Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
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 C-

Swisshelm Park crime rates are 2,267 per 100k, which is 29% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,907 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
360 crimes per 100k C-
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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 A+

The median income in Swisshelm Park is $69,838 - which is 27% higher than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$69,838 C+
Unemployment Rate
2.8% B+
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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 D+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Fire Station Number 19
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Homestead Police
Police
Swissvale Police Department
Police
Bill Merletti Brace Company
Clinic
Dean Ornish Program
Doctor
Squirrel Hill Health Center Dental Office
Dentist
UPMC Magee Womencare Associates
Doctor
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Dr. Milla Openko DMD
Dentist
Edgewood Police Department
Police
Munhall Volunteer Fire Company No. 5
Fire Station
Rankin Police Department
Police
Rankin VFD
Fire Station
Giant Eagle Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Edward J. Horan, D.M.D.
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Munhall Volunteer Fire Bureau
Fire Station
Munhall Police Department
Police
West Homestead Police Department
Police
The Children's Institute
Hospital
Edward S. Cheppa, DMD
Dentist
Wilkinsburg Borough Hall;Wilkinsburg Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
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+

Swisshelm Park home prices are $155,450 - which is 7% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$155,450 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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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 D-

The Swisshelm Park graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Environmental Charter School At Frick Pa
Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5
Barrett El Sch
Propel Cs-Homestead
Universal Academy Of Pittsburgh
Edgewood El Sch
Community Day School
Woodland Hills Intermediate Sch
Woodland Hills Intermediate Sch
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
Yeshiva Schools Of Pittsburgh
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Kelly El Sch
St Edmund'S Academy
Shady Side Academy Junior School
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic Academy
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
Plea School
Pittsburgh Urban Christian School
Pittsburgh Linden K-5
Pittsburgh New Church School
Carriage House Childrens Center
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8
High Schools (0) F
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
Propel Cs-Homestead
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
Yeshiva Schools Of Pittsburgh
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Plea School
Wilkinsburg Shs
Steel Valley Shs
The University School
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Trinity Christian School
Woodland Hills Jshs
Propel Cs-Braddock Hills
Academy At Westinghouse
Pace School
Central Catholic High School
Winchester Thurston School
Pittsburgh Online Academy
Oakland Catholic High School
Watson Institute Friendship Academy The
West Mifflin Area Hs
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academ
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Imani Christian 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-

Swisshelm Park has an overall rating of 70% 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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Swisshelm Park, Pittsburgh, PA Area Guide

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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 22% 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 2,267, which are 29% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,267 per 100k people

      2% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 45

      2% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -20%

      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
      ?

      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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