Pittsburgh's affordability isn't the only thing that makes it a great place to live.  The city's world-renowned hospitals mean that your health is always in good hands. UPMC Health System has 19 Centers of Excellence and is highly ranked nationally. The city is also safe. It has a very low crime rate compared to cities of its size and, in recent years, has seen a significant decline in major crimes. Given Pitt's urban campus, it's important that Pittsburgh is also noticed nationally for keeping its pedestrians safe. Further, the city is consistently mentioned as kid and family friendly, specifically in terms of public safety, health care, economics, and population change. Pittsburghers are friendly people, and their community pride is infectious.