Living in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is a very friendly, family-oriented city with an expanding night-life and beautiful suburbs. No longer a center for heavy industry, the city has earned an international reputation for its successful shift into advanced technology and biomedical enterprises. The extensive physical redevelopment of the metropolitan area has been parallel by a rise in quality of life indicators, as demonstrated by the selection of Pittsburgh as one of the “most livable” cities in the United States.

Building on a base of stable neighborhoods, low housing costs, moderate climate, and low crime rates, Pittsburgh also boasts a diversified economy and strong cultural, educational, and medical communities.

Regular performances by the Pittsburgh Symphony, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and the Pittsburgh Opera will satisfy the most demanding performance-goers. Museum lovers will appreciate the Carnegie Museum with its outstanding art collection and museum of natural history, as well as the Andy Warhol and Heinz Regional History Museums. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy the Pittsburgh Pirates, Penguins, and Steelers, as well as Division I college sports.