Livability Score

77
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Biddle's Escape
Coffee Shop
Everyday Café
Coffee Shop
Café at The Frick
Coffee Shop
KLVN Coffee Lab
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bagel Factory
Coffee Shop
TSAôCAA
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Tree Roasters
Coffee Shop
Commonplace Coffee
Coffee Shop
Waffallonia
Coffee Shop
61c Café
Coffee Shop
Té Café
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Cafe Eighteen
Coffee Shop
Crazy Mocha
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Adda Coffee & Tea House
Coffee Shop
Zeke's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Pigeon Bagels
Coffee Shop
Square Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Benedum Center For the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Pittsburgh Yarn Company
Attraction
The Space Upstairs
Theatre Arts
The Frick Pittsburgh
Museum
Clayton Mansion
Museum
Car & Carraige Museum
Museum
Frick Art and Historical Center
Museum
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Museum
The Manor Theatre
Cinema
Penn Hills Cinemas
Cinema
Eddy Theatre
Theatre Arts
Westinghouse Atom Smasher
Attraction
Steel City Improv Theater
Theatre Arts
Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Theatre Arts
National Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural and Educational Center
Museum
Improv
Theatre Arts
Waterworks Cinemas
Cinema
Pittsburgh Glass Center
Museum
AMC Waterfront 22
Cinema
Gesling Stadium
Stadium
Yuhas-McGinley Stadium
Stadium
PPG Aquarium
Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Zoo
King Museum
Museum
Purnell Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (3) F
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Foli's
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Edgewood Beer & Tobacco
Beverages
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
McBroom Distributor
Alcohol
McBroom Distributor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Goodfellas
Bar
China House II
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Sweets
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
The Bar on Brown
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Hidden Harbor
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Community Forge
Community Centre
Blackridge Civic Association
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
I Am Yoga
Gym
Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Schoolhouse Yoga
Gym
Hydration and Health Fitness
Gym
Fitness Factory
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
X Shadyside
Gym
Amazing Yoga
Gym
Mount Ararat Community Activity Center
Community Centre
Union Project
Community Centre
Aspinwall Borough Hall
Community Centre
Fralic Athletic Center
Gym
Mr Roboto
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
East End Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Five Points Artisan Bakeshop
Bakery
Food Shoppe
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Prantl's
Bakery
Panda Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Gluuteny
Bakery
Murray Avenue Kosher
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Allegro Hearth Bakery
Bakery
Sumi's Cakery
Bakery
Pink Box Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Target
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Loafers Bread Company
Bakery
Tokyo Japanese Food Store
Grocery Store
Walmart
Grocery Store
Prantl's Bakery
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Ten Toes for Women
Grocery Store
Parks (4) F
Graham Field
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Bright Park
Playground
Whitney Park
Park
Dickson Park
Park
Koenig Field
Park
Baxter Playground
Playground
Forbes & Braddock Playground
Playground
Filmet Park
Park
Blackridge Park
Park
Ross Street Park
Park
Forest Hills playground
Playground
Forest Hills Park
Park
Westinghouse Park
Park
Dallas Parklet
Park
Frick Park
Park
Upland Park
Park
Pat Seneca Park
Park
Les Getz Memorial Park
Park
Collingwood Park
Park
Bullock-Pens Park
Park
Paulson Playground
Park
Swisshelm Park Playground
Playground
Lion's Park playground
Playground
Lions Park playground
Playground
Shops (4) D-
Hanini Market
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Get-Go
Convenience Store
Sunoco A-Plus
Convenience Store
CoGo's
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
BP
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Braddock Avenue Express
Convenience Store
Braddock Avenue Express
Convenience Store
Construction Junction
Home Improvement
Free Ride
Bicycle
GetGo
Convenience Store
To Go
Convenience Store
Co Go's
Convenience Store
Frick Park Market
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
GetGo
Convenience Store
Super 1
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Premier Hair Design
Hairdresser
Spee-D Mart
Convenience Store
west elm
Furniture
Anthropologie
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 22.4% take public transportation in Wilkinsburg.
Public Transit Stops (45)
Stops & Stations A+
Ross Ave at Coal St
Bus Stop
Coal St at South Ave
Bus Stop
Ross Ave at Mill St
Bus Stop
Swissvale Ave at Franklin Ave
Bus Stop
South Ave at Mill St
Bus Stop
Ross Ave at Center St
Bus Stop
Coal St at Franklin Ave
Bus Stop
Swissvale Ave at Rebecca Ave
Bus Stop
South Ave at Center St
Bus Stop
Coal St at Rebecca Ave
Bus Stop
Ross Ave at Wood St
Bus Stop
South Ave opposite Mulberry St
Bus Stop
Wood St at Ross Ave
Bus Stop
South Ave at Wood St
Bus Stop
Swissvale Ave at #441 (Mercy Gardenview Manor)
Bus Stop
Coal St opposite Woodworth St
Bus Stop
Wood St at South Ave
Bus Stop
Wood St at Franklin Ave
Bus Stop
South Ave at Hay St
Bus Stop
Swissvale Ave at Jane St Loop
Bus Stop
Coal St at Walnut St
Bus Stop
Hay Street
Bus Stop
Pennwood Ave at Franklin Ave
Bus Stop
Rowland Connector at Pennwood Ave
Bus Stop
Rowland Connector opposite Highrise
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
22.4% A+
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Wilkinsburg is 89/100 - which is 9% lower than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D+

Wilkinsburg crime rates are 2,448 per 100k, which is 39% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
2,059 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
389 crimes per 100k D+
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employment D-

The median income in Wilkinsburg is $37,649 - which is 31% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$37,649 F
Unemployment Rate
4.7% F
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health D+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Edward S. Cheppa, DMD
Dentist
Wilkinsburg Borough Hall;Wilkinsburg Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Edgewood Police Department
Police
Lifecare Hospital of Pittsburgh
Hospital
Fire Station Number 17
Fire Station
Penn Hills Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
PEFHA Health & Wellness Center
Clinic
Churchill VFD
Fire Station
Churchill Police Department
Police
Swissvale Police Department
Police
Woodland Hills EMS
Ambulance Station
Fire Station Number 19
Fire Station
Premier Medical Associates Ophthalmology & Optometry
Doctor
Premier Medical Associates
Doctor
Premier Medical Associates Family Medicine
Doctor
Rankin VFD
Fire Station
Rankin Police Department
Police
Premier Medical Associates Cardiology
Doctor
Premier Medical Associates Laboratory Services
Doctor
Fire Station Number 15
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
The Children's Institute
Hospital
Forest Hills Borough Police Department
Police
Wilkins Township Volunteer Fire Company #3
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Wilkinsburg home prices are $93,000 - which is 45% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$93,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D+

The Wilkinsburg graduation rate is 85% - which is equal to Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
27% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C+
Elementary Schools (4) B-
Turner El Sch
Pittsburgh Urban Christian School
Plea School
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic Academy
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Edgewood El Sch
Kelly El Sch
Pace School
Pittsburgh Faison K-5
Shady Side Academy Junior School
Universal Academy Of Pittsburgh
Imani Christian Academy
Environmental Charter School At Frick Pa
Trinity Christian School
Pittsburgh New Church School
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
Woodland Hills Intermediate Sch
Woodland Hills Intermediate Sch
Academy At Westinghouse
East Catholic School
Pittsburgh Linden K-5
Propel Cs-Braddock Hills
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Community Day School
High Schools (2) A+
Wilkinsburg Shs
Plea School
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Pace School
Woodland Hills Jshs
Imani Christian Academy
Trinity Christian School
Academy At Westinghouse
Propel Cs-Braddock Hills
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
Yeshiva Schools Of Pittsburgh
The University School
Watson Institute Friendship Academy The
Propel Cs-Homestead
Penn Hills Shs
Tolatr Academy
Winchester Thurston School
The Neighborhood Academy
Central Catholic High School
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ratings A+

Wilkinsburg has an overall rating of 87% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes D+
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Wilkinsburg, PA Area Guide

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Wilkinsburg Area Facts

  • Wilkinsburg has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Wilkinsburg crime rates are 39% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Wilkinsburg is 9% lower than the Pennsylvania average

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"Wilkinsburg, PA: Very Cool Place" 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I've been living here for 5 years and wouldn't want to be anywhere else. There are so many stores within walking distance, which comes in handy when it snows. Plus, this city is equipped with plenty of reliable public transportation. I find the rent to be rather low for this loca ...Read More tion! Even though it gets pretty chilly in the winter, the weather's relatively warm for the most part. Living in Wilkinsburg,PA is truly amazing, there's so much to see and do here.

With all of the businesses in the area hiring, there's always plenty of work available. Plus, it's also easy to find apartments for rent as well. Perfect for those wishing to spend a couple of months or who want to permanently relocate.

I find Point Breeze to be one of the best areas in Wilkinsburg,PA! It's just outside of the city and right around the corner from the Hammett Place Community Garden. I also love paying a visit to Biddle's Escape, a local coffee shop who serves up a mean cup of java. The Loft is my favorite restaurant to go for lunch or dinner, located on South Braddock Avenue, it's within walking distance from my home. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Wilkinsburg? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Graham Field
      Memorial Park
      Bright Park
      Whitney Park
      Dickson Park
      Koenig Field
      Baxter Playground
      Forbes & Braddock Playground

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

      KFC
      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Foli's
      Subway
      Fine Wine & Good Spirits
      Edgewood Beer & Tobacco
      Fine Wine & Good Spirits

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Wilkinsburg? Of all people who commute, 22.4% take public transportation in Wilkinsburg.
      Drive to Work
      49%

      27% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      22%

      17% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Wilkinsburg? The cost of living in Wilkinsburg is 89/100 - which is 9% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Wilkinsburg
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Wilkinsburg? Wilkinsburg crime rates are 2,448, which are 39% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,448 per 100k people

      5% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      5% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -28%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Wilkinsburg? The median income in Wilkinsburg is $37,649 which is 31% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $37,64932% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,5246% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Wilkinsburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lifecare Hospital of Pittsburgh

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Wilkinsburg home prices? Wilkinsburg home prices are $93,000 - which is 45% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $93,00050% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8708% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      32%

      50% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Wilkinsburg have good schools? The Wilkinsburg graduation rate is 85% - which is equal to Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      27%

      45% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      11:1

      31% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Wilkinsburg a good place to live? Wilkinsburg has an overall rating of 87% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      56%

      4 total surveys

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