Pittsburgh has been rated by Forbes as "America's most liveable city." With easy access to parks, a relatively short commute from the city to outlying neighborhoods and several universities and museums, Pittsburgh has much to offer. But its fascinating plethora of diverse neighborhoods might leave you wondering where to start looking for housing.
If you prefer the suburbs but want to live only minutes from downtown, Green Tree might be right for you. You'll find safe streets with grassy lawns and pretty houses, small parks and even a nature preserve. The main road stays fairly busy, but quiet neighborhoods, and even apartments tucked into a forested setting, line the main street.
Squirrel Hill offers a diverse mix of ethnic foods, not to mention an eclectic mix of shops. And that's hardly surprising, since this neighborhood has one of the greatest varieties of cultures and age groups in the city, according to the Pittsburgh City Council District 8 website. Large, older houses on the side residential streets and apartment complexes on the main stretch provide housing options for everyone, as the website adds. Residents often enjoy visiting the large Frick Park, which is just down the hill, or a local movie theater.
The nearby Regent Square's wide streets and abundance of trees give it the feel of a park, as the Pittsburgh City Council District 5 website says. And like Squirrel Hill, it sits near Frick Park. Families as well as young professionals often feel at home here and enjoy walking through the beautiful streets with their diverse architecture, as the website mentions. Plus, the downtown area is only minutes away.
Shadyside attracts people who enjoy a quiet neighborhood in a prime location for shopping, dining out, and enjoying art galleries. With many quality apartment complexes and houses, it sits just minutes from Oakland, making it a popular spot for returning students who want to escape the often sub-par housing of Oakland.
Whatever your budget, you can find a place to live in the South Side. The busy Carson Street, which draws especially large crowds to its bars on weekends and at night, has apartments for tighter budgets, and you'll never be bored there. The South Side Slopes neighborhood, on the hillside above, offers a quieter setting for those with larger budgets.
Many old homes still thrive in the North Side, which also has a robust arts culture, as the Pittsburgh website says. Unusual museums like the Andy Warhol Museum and the Mattress Factory, with their installation art that visitors can walk through and interact with, draw people from all over the region. Residents live amongst many other attractions such as the famous sporting arena PNC Park and the Carnegie Science Center.
