Best suburbs in Pittsburgh

Family with two children walking on pedestrian bridge in city park.
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- Population: 15,370
- Median home value: $274,800
- Median rental price: $1,598

- Top schools nearby: David E. Williams Middle School (grade A), Montour Elementary School (grade A), Montour High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), Sewickley Academy (grade A+), Central Catholic High School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#25. Robinson Township, Pennsylvania
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- Population: 4,870
- Median home value: $229,700
- Median rental price: $1,571

- Top schools nearby: Montour Elementary School (grade A), Myrtle Avenue School (grade A−), Fred L. Aiken Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Shady Side Academy (grade A+), Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), The Ellis School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#24. Green Tree, Pennsylvania
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- Population: 1,532
- Median home value: $169,300
- Median rental price: $794

- Top schools nearby: Fox Chapel Area High School (grade A+), Fairview Elementary School (grade A+), Dorseyville Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Shady Side Academy (grade A+), Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), The Ellis School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#23. Blawnox, Pennsylvania
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- Population: 33,275
- Median home value: $243,600
- Median rental price: $1,181

- Top schools nearby: Peters Township Middle School (grade A), McMurray Elementary School (grade A), William Penn Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Seton LaSalle Catholic High School (grade A), Cornerstone Christian Preparatory Academy (grade B+), Hillcrest Christian Academy (grade B)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#22. Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
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- Population: 14,728
- Median home value: $483,700
- Median rental price: $2,026

- Top schools nearby: Hosack Elementary School (grade A+), Hampton Middle School (grade A+), Wyland Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Aquinas Academy (grade A), North Catholic High School (grade A−), Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (grade B+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#21. Pine Township, Pennsylvania
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- Population: 2,903
- Median home value: $407,500
- Median rental price: $1,804

- Top schools nearby: Rowan Elementary School (grade A−), Haine Middle School (grade A−), Ryan Gloyer Middle School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: Aquinas Academy (grade A), North Catholic High School (grade A−), Nazareth Prep (grade B−)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#20. Seven Fields, Pennsylvania
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- Population: 8,199
- Median home value: $186,200
- Median rental price: $1,028

- Top schools nearby: Montour Elementary School (grade A), Myrtle Avenue School (grade A−), Fred L. Aiken Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), The Ellis School (grade A+), Central Catholic High School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#19. Dormont, Pennsylvania
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- Population: 17,489
- Median home value: $206,100
- Median rental price: $1,263

- Top schools nearby: Montour Elementary School (grade A), City Charter High School (grade A−), Chartiers Valley High School (grade B)
- Top private schools nearby: Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), The Ellis School (grade A+), Sewickley Academy (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#18. Scott Township, Pennsylvania
Customers enjoying meals in busy restaurant.
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- Population: 33,164
- Median home value: $368,700
- Median rental price: $1,487

- Top schools nearby: Rowan Elementary School (grade A−), Haine Middle School (grade A−), Ehrman Crest Elementary School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Aquinas Academy (grade A), North Catholic High School (grade A−), Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (grade B+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#17. Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
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- Population: 1,125
- Median home value: $115,800
- Median rental price: $1,068

- Top schools nearby: Edgeworth Elementary School (grade A), Osborne Elementary School (grade A), Quaker Valley Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Sewickley Academy (grade A+), Robinson Township Christian School (grade A−), Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (grade B+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#16. Leetsdale, Pennsylvania
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- Population: 26,938
- Median home value: $259,300
- Median rental price: $1,147

- Top schools nearby: Montour Elementary School (grade A), McCormick Elementary School (grade A), J.H. Brooks School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Sewickley Academy (grade A+), Bishop Canevin High School (grade A), Robinson Township Christian School (grade A−)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#15. Moon Township, Pennsylvania
Father giving piggyback ride to his daughter while walking outside.
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- Population: 4,157
- Median home value: $370,400
- Median rental price: $1,113

- Top schools nearby: Peters Township Middle School (grade A), Peters Township High School (grade A), Bower Hill Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Hillcrest Christian Academy (grade B), Jubilee Christian School (grade A+), St. Louise De Marillac School (grade unavailable)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#14. McMurray, Pennsylvania
Young man and little girl laughing with ice cream.
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- Population: 1,878
- Median home value: $329,200
- Median rental price: $1,341

- Top schools nearby: Montour Elementary School (grade A), Avonworth Middle School (grade A−), City Charter High School (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), Sewickley Academy (grade A+), Central Catholic High School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#13. Ben Avon, Pennsylvania
Happy family with child and shopping cart buying food at grocery store.
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- Population: 7,275
- Median home value: $320,800
- Median rental price: $1,233

- Top schools nearby: Fox Chapel Area High School (grade A+), Fairview Elementary School (grade A+), Dorseyville Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Shady Side Academy (grade A+), Oakland Catholic High School (grade A), Aquinas Academy (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#12. Indiana Township, Pennsylvania
A group of young children getting on the schoolbus.
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- Population: 22,701
- Median home value: $307,200
- Median rental price: $1,129

- Top schools nearby: North Allegheny High School (grade A+), Hosack Elementary School (grade A+), Peebles Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Shady Side Academy (grade A+), Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), Oakland Catholic High School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#11. Allison Park, Pennsylvania
Boy learning to ride a bicycle with his father in park.
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- Population: 1,615
- Median home value: $413,100
- Median rental price: $1,067

- Top schools nearby: Edgeworth Elementary School (grade A), Osborne Elementary School (grade A), Quaker Valley Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Sewickley Academy (grade A+), Robinson Township Christian School (grade A−), Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (grade B+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#10. Bell Acres, Pennsylvania
Two woman in small town downtown laughing.
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- Population: 9,206
- Median home value: $350,700
- Median rental price: $1,815

- Top schools nearby: Fox Chapel Area High School (grade A+), Fairview Elementary School (grade A+), Dorseyville Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Shady Side Academy (grade A+), Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), The Ellis School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#9. O'Hara Township, Pennsylvania
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- Population: 1,235
- Median home value: $448,000
- Median rental price: $531

- Top schools nearby: North Allegheny High School (grade A+), Bradford Woods Elementary School (grade A+), Marshall Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Aquinas Academy (grade A), North Catholic High School (grade A−), Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (grade B+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#8. Bradford Woods, Pennsylvania
Shot of a smiling senior couple taking together in a cafe.
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- Population: 9,990
- Median home value: $466,800
- Median rental price: $1,811

- Top schools nearby: North Allegheny High School (grade A+), Bradford Woods Elementary School (grade A+), Marshall Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Sewickley Academy (grade A+), Aquinas Academy (grade A), North Catholic High School (grade A−)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#7. Marshall Township, Pennsylvania
A family playing soccer together.
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- Population: 1,520
- Median home value: $714,100
- Median rental price: $1,313

- Top schools nearby: Edgeworth Elementary School (grade A), Osborne Elementary School (grade A), Quaker Valley Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Sewickley Academy (grade A+), Robinson Township Christian School (grade A−), Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (grade B+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#6. Edgeworth, Pennsylvania
Happy young family sitting in a park.
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- Population: 5,299
- Median home value: $856,100
- Median rental price: $No data available

- Top schools nearby: Fox Chapel Area High School (grade A+), Fairview Elementary School (grade A+), Dorseyville Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Shady Side Academy (grade A+), Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), The Ellis School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#5. Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania
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- Population: 19,737
- Median home value: $295,600
- Median rental price: $1,780

- Top schools nearby: Eisenhower Elementary School (grade A+), Upper St. Clair High School (grade A+), Baker Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Bishop Canevin High School (grade A), Seton LaSalle Catholic High School (grade A), Robinson Township Christian School (grade A−)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: unavailable
#4. Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania
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- Population: 33,754
- Median home value: $350,800
- Median rental price: $1,071

- Top schools nearby: Mt. Lebanon Senior High School (grade A+), Markham Elementary School (grade A+), Jefferson Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), Central Catholic High School (grade A), Oakland Catholic High School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#3. Mount Lebanon Township, Pennsylvania
Little boy running with his dog on a leash.
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- Population: 15,305
- Median home value: $436,300
- Median rental price: $1,940

- Top schools nearby: North Allegheny High School (grade A+), Bradford Woods Elementary School (grade A+), Franklin Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), Sewickley Academy (grade A+), Oakland Catholic High School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#2. Franklin Park, Pennsylvania
Senior couple on walk with a dog.
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- Population: 2,890
- Median home value: $367,700
- Median rental price: $1,182

- Top schools nearby: Fox Chapel Area High School (grade A+), Fairview Elementary School (grade A+), Dorseyville Middle School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Shady Side Academy (grade A+), Winchester Thurston School (grade A+), The Ellis School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.

#1. Aspinwall, Pennsylvania
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