4 Pittsburgh Suburbs Rank Among Nation's Top 100: Niche

PITTSBURGH, PA — Locally-based data analysis company Niche has released its 2023 ranking of the nation's best suburbs, and four Pittsburgh-area communities rank among the top 100.

Niche creates the annual rankings by using data from sources such as the U.S. Census, FBI, Bureau of Labor Statistics and CDC combined with millions of resident reviews. The company considers factors such as affordability, the local housing market, neighborhood diversity, area public schools, walkability and more.

"For almost 10 years now, our Best Places to Live rankings have helped people find a new neighborhood to call home based on what matters most to them - whether that’s affordable housing, easy access to amenities or excellent local schools,” Luke Skurman, Niche CEO Luke Skurman, said in a statement.

The four Allegheny County communities that were rated among the top 100 suburbs had similar traits in the Niche study. Here's where they ranked:

Aspinwall (20)

"Living in Aspinwall offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes," the Niche study stated. "In Aspinwall there are a lot of bars, coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Aspinwall and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Aspinwall are highly rated."

Fox Chapel (58)

Living in Fox Chapel offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes," the Niche review stated. "In Fox Chapel there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Fox Chapel and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Fox Chapel are highly rated."

Franklin Park (76)

Living in Franklin Park offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes," the Niche study stated. "In Franklin Park there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Franklin Park and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Franklin Park are highly rated."

Mt. Lebanon (77)

Living in Mount Lebanon offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes," the Niche review stated. "In Mount Lebanon, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops and parks. Many retirees live in Mount Lebanon and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Mount Lebanon are highly rated.

See the entire Niche list here.