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Pittsburgh is a thriving, modern city built on a foundation
of hard work. Coined “The Steel City” for the industrial
boom of the 20th century, Pittsburgh is now on the
map as a global comeback city. Since its iconic steel mills shut down 30 years
ago, Pittsburgh developed into a cultural mecca. Additionally, Pittsburgh is
abundant in natural beauty with a steady local economy and an eclectic mix of
neighborhoods. Here are a few reasons to make the move to Pittsburgh.
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| Pittsburgh Gallery Crawl |
1. Rich in Culture
With 35 percent of the
Pittsburgh population between ages 19 and 34, the city is bursting with young,
vibrant and innovative energy. The culmination of creativity is found in the Cultural
District, the 14-block downtown area that houses multiple historic theaters,
modern art galleries and trendy restaurants. Each year, the Cultural District
hosts more than 2,000 local, national and international performances including
live theatre, music and dancing. Notable museums in the area include the Andy Warhol Museum
and ToonSeum and popular festivals including the Three Rivers Arts
Festival and VIA Festival.
2. Natural Beauty
Pittsburgh receives much
praise for its natural beauty. The city is formed on rolling hills set around
three intersecting rivers, the Allegheny,
Monongahela and Ohio. Throughout summer, residents enjoy river kayaking and bike
riding along the banks. A great way for newcomers to check out the scenery is
to take a land and sea Duck Tour of Pittsburgh. Throughout the winter, Pittsburgh offers multiple snow
activities including ice skating and sleigh rides in local neighborhoods.
Pittsburgh is also conveniently located close to ski resorts in Maryland and
New York.
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3. Abundant Amenities
Quality of life is comfortable
in Pittsburgh due to its abundant amenities. Each unique neighborhood has its
own shopping, dining and entertaining districts. One attraction is the renowned
Pittsburgh PNC Ballpark, home to the Pittsburgh Pirates and perched along the
Allegheny River in North
Shore. For great al fresco dining, head to Market Square which is
the hub of downtown activity. Additionally, Pittsburgh boasts three major
hospitals within the metro area as well as multiple specialty and children’s
hospitals.
4. Quality Schools and Jobs
Pittsburgh offers an array
of schooling options for children and adults. Dotted throughout the city are
hundreds of highly-regarded preschools, elementary schools and middle schools.
Pittsburgh also offers many specialty high schools concentrating in technology,
science and creative arts. Additionally, the city is home to more than 29
colleges and universities and is ranked one of the best cities in the country
to complete a higher education. Jobs are abundant as Pittsburgh is a hub for
technology research and robotics while healthcare, construction and finance
industries are booming.
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5. Affordable Neighborhoods
Pittsburgh’s
cost of living is relatively low compared to other cities of equal of greater
size in the United States. The median home value in Pittsburgh is $91,200 and monthly
rents are $1,052, while the national median home value is $174,800 and rent is $1,318.
Popular family-friendly neighborhoods include Highland Park and Shadyside. Highland Park is six miles northeast of
downtown with a median home value of $220,900 and
monthly rent of $1,677. Shadyside is located five miles northeast
of downtown with slightly more expensive rates; the median home value is $304,900
and rents are $2,067.
Google’s
offices and Whole Foods make East Liberty a popular
neighborhood for single young professionals and entrepreneurs. Home values in
East Liberty are $89,200 and monthly rents are $1,113, making it the least
expensive location listed. Hipsters who enjoy open-air markets, specialty
stores and indie coffee shops should check out the Strip District (home value or rent
data are unavailable).
It’s
impossible to know everything about a city before arriving. Curb uncertainty
and curiosity by exploring Pittsburgh’s attractions using these helpful
lifestyle insights.
*this is not a sponsored post but a guest post written by Emily Creswick of Zillow
*this is not a sponsored post but a guest post written by Emily Creswick of Zillow
