Pittsburgh Named Top City In USA For Veterans

A new list commissioned by Hiring Our Heroes and USAA has identified Pittsburgh at the top of its list of best places in the nation for veterans to find jobs.

The ranking cites Pittsburgh’s “active business community” and the variety of companies that call the area home.

The list provides a “snapshot” naming the city’s key attributes:

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Pittsburgh Snapshot

• Population - 2,357,981

• Median Home Price - $113,500

• Median Rental Price 2BR - $799

• Unemployment - 6.8%

• Local Employers - Alcoa, FedEx Ground

• Nearby College - University of Pittsburgh

State College, PA, was ranked 7th on the list.