Pittsburgh’s population remained over 300,000, but it shrunk by 2,733 people, according to the Census. That’s a loss of nearly a percentage point. The population dipped from 305,704 in 2010 to 302,971 in 2020. The city, its job and educational opportunities remain the driver for the county’s growth, Fitzgerald said. Is Pittsburgh a city in […]

Table Population Persons 65 years and over, percent  14.7% Female persons, percent  51.1% Race and Hispanic Origin White alone, percent  66.8% Is Pittsburgh a dying city? Pittsburgh (-0.1 percent) Pittsburgh may be a rare success story among Rust Belt towns, but the former Steel City isn’t immune from population loss — even […]

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In the City of Pittsburgh, there is a severe shortage of both rental and homeownership opportunities. It is estimated that within our community, there is a need of roughly 15,000 affordable homes. Is it a buyers or sellers market in Pittsburgh? Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100% Homes in Pittsburgh, PA sold for approximately the asking price […]

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – In a recent report, Pittsburgh was named among the safest and most affordable cities to live in. Realtor.com compiled a list of cities and ranked them based on crime rates, affordability and amenities. Pittsburgh was ranked as the second safest and most affordable city to live in. Is Pittsburgh Pennsylvania a safe […]

Although Pittsburgh is nearly 500 miles west of the Atlantic Ocean, its extreme temperatures come from being farther from large bodies of water, such as an ocean. The further inland a city is, the more its weather tends to rise and fall swiftly. Does Pittsburgh have good weather? The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Pittsburgh […]

The Pittsburgh metropolitan area is the anchor of Western Pennsylvania; its population of 2.37 million is the largest in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia, the second-largest in Pennsylvania, and the 27th-largest in the U.S. Pittsburgh Website pittsburghpa.gov Pennsylvania Historical Marker Designated 1946 Is Pittsburgh considered a large city? The definition of “big city” for […]

A cloudy day of Pittsburgh. Editorial credit: Andriy Blokhin / Shutterstock.com. It is cloudy a lot in Pittsburgh because through much of the year the northern jetstream tends to be parked over Western Pennsylvania. Why is it always so cloudy in Pittsburgh? So why do we see so many cloudy days? One of the reasons […]

Easily navigable waterways with an abundance of natural resources, (coal, timber, natural gas, iron and limestone) helped Pittsburgh become the industrial center for a growing nation. Most people recognize one thing about Pittsburgh’s history, that it was known as an industrial hub for coal mining and steel production. What is Pittsburgh best known for? Cool […]

The so-called Pittsburgh Left occurs when two drivers meet at an intersection and there is not a left turn lane or arrow.The driver going straight allows the left-turning driver to go ahead of him in order to alleviate traffic that may have built up behind the left-turning driver. Is Pittsburgh left illegal? The Pittsburgh left […]

Best Neighborhoods in Pittsburgh for Families Brookline. Highland Park. Point Breeze. Regent Square. Squirrel Hill North. What is the richest part of Pittsburgh? The 10 Richest Neighborhoods in Pittsburgh North Shore. As home to Heinz Field, PNC Park, and The Andy Warhol Museum, the North Shore neighborhood of Pittsburgh draws scores of visitors every year. […]

Downtown Pittsburgh proper (also known as the Central Business District), is the economic core of the city. It is home to a number of beautiful skyscrapers, the theaters of the Cultural District, historic Point State Park, several restaurants and bars, and river trails. What part of Pittsburgh is safe? Not only is Swisshelm Park one […]

Base fare is $2.50 with a ConnectCard or ConnecTix. Cash riders pay $2.75. Is it free to ride the T in Pittsburgh? Free Fare T Zone Within Downtown Pittsburgh, Port Authority operates a free-fare T zone. The zone includes the following stations: First Avenue Station, Steel Plaza, Wood Street Station, and Gateway; North Side Station […]

Pittsburgh Located in the south-eastern part of Pennsylvania and north-east part of the United States, Pittsburgh is one of the most industrialized cities of the United States.Pittsburgh City Facts. Country: United States Official Website: www.pa.gov Which state is Pittsburgh located in? Pittsburgh, city, seat (1788) of Allegheny county, southwestern Pennsylvania, U.S. The city is located […]

Pittsburgh has an average Walk Score of 63 with 305,704 residents. Pittsburgh has good public transportation and is somewhat bikeable. The most walkable Pittsburgh neighborhoods are Downtown, Central Oakland and Friendship. Is it safe to walk around Pittsburgh? Pittsburgh is usually thought of and ranked as one of the safest cities among others of comparable […]