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Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh · PA 15222
Updated November 2, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$750K
Median Price
93/100
Walk Score
6/10
Schools
3 min
to Pittsburgh, PA
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
CSchools
60/100
D+Quietness
50/100
ACommute
100/100
AWalkability
93/100
WYLT Score67/100
Our Take
15222 is a walker's paradise with a strong job market and decent schools, but the cost of living is high and crime rates are moderate. It’s a solid choice for people who value proximity to downtown and good public transit, though budget-conscious buyers might feel the pinch.
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The Good
- ✓Walker's Paradise with Walk Score 93
- ✓Excellent transit access to downtown (3‑minute commute)
- ✓High median household income and strong local job market
- ✓Low flood risk (Flood Zone X)
Real Talk
- !High cost of living and steep property taxes
- !Moderate violent and property crime rates typical of urban cores
- !Parking can be scarce and expensive in a dense downtown area
- !Housing inventory is tight, limiting buying options
- $Potential HOA or strata fees in some condos
- $Parking permits or on‑site parking charges
- $Higher utility bills due to dense urban heating/cooling demands
Best For
Urban professionalsRemote workersYoung familiesStudents and faculty
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Pittsburgh, PA
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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