Living in Pittsburgh

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Steel City. City of Bridges. The Golden Triangle. City of Champions. Pittsburgh is known by many names — and you could be the next to call it home.

Our urban campus in the bustling Oakland neighborhood offers more than a world-class education. With sprawling riverfronts, parks aplenty, family-friendly museums and professional sports year-round, anyone can find their niche here. And, affordable home prices and a booming job market make Pittsburgh an ideal place to put down roots.

Discover why Pittsburgh is considered a most-livable city: Explore these resources for graduate and professional students, postdocs and faculty and staff who are new to the Pittsburgh campus.

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More bang for your housing buck
Of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas, Pittsburgh is among the most affordable housing markets, according to Realtor.com. More on housing »
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Safe travels
Protected bike lanes and other safety measures have earned Pitt and Pittsburgh silver-level bike-friendly designations. More on transit »
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Live, work and play
It’s all possible here: That’s why the ’Burgh was named a most livable city in 2025. Find things to do »