Learn More About What's Going On In Allegheny County Pittsburgh ranks among the most livable, affordable and "green" cities in the nation based on figures from the U.S. Census Bureau.
In 2007, Pittsburgh was voted "most livable city" with our cost of living well below the national average! Pittsburgh has a population of 1.2 million and more and more people across the country realize that Pittsburgh has a lot to offer! New York City and Washington D.C. are just a 45 minute plane ride away. The Pittsburgh International Airport is among the world's most modern airport terminal complexes.
Downtown Pittsburgh is enjoying a new trend towards urban living as buyers from all areas of Pittsburgh and around the country are looking to relocate to and invest in one of the few cities in the nation that has not seen downtown living in full swing. Over 3 Billion dollars will be invested downtown over the next several years and many new construction projects like The Carlyle Luxury New Condominium qualify for a tax abatement.
Pittsburgh, once declared "hell with the lid taken off," has undergone one of the most dramatic environmental transformations in American history and is now one of the greenest cities in the nation. Pittsburgh is nationally recognized as a leader in green building and development. For more information visit, Pittsburghgreenstory.org, a non-profit organization that promotes Pittsburgh's green story.
Allegheny County offers a wide variety of museums, cultural arts, outdoor parks and recreation offerings, and year-round entertainment of all kinds.
The Pittsburgh metro-area ranks in the top ten of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the nation and enjoys some of the largest urban parks in the country!
Allegheny County is also recognized internationally as a leader in health care, with the best physicians and institutions continually breaking new ground in care and medical research. There are more than 90 medical facilities in our area including hospitals, medical schools, rehabilitation centers, hospices and nursing homes. Pittsburgh has some of the best medical facilities in the world.
Allegheny County is home to at least eight Fortune 500 firms including Heinz, USX, PPG Industries, General Nutrition Centers, PNC Corporation, Mellon Bank and Alcoa.
The area boasts 12 colleges including Carnegie Mellon University, Chatham University, Duquesne University and The University of Pittsburgh, and 43 public school districts and top-ranking independent schools for your school-age children.
THE HOME OF THE SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS! The Steelers call Heinz Field their home. This beautiful new modern athletic facility sits on Pittsburgh's North Side and has a seating capacity of almost 65,000.
The Pittsburgh Pirates also play in a new ballpark on the North Side, PNC Park. This classic-style baseball park sits across the bridge from downtown on the shore of the Allegheny River and seats more than 38,000 fans.
The Pittsburgh Penguins
continue to be a popular winter venue downtown and are looking forward to a new arena for The Penguins.
Please contact us with any questions regarding living in Allegheny County, a great place to call home!
