Best Places To Live In Pittsburgh: New Rankings Out

PITTSBURGH, PA — Now in its 12th year, Pittsburgh-based Niche's 2026 Best Places to Live helps everyone from young people just starting their careers, to families, to retirees decide where they want to live.

The report analyzes places of various sizes. Altogether, the ranking includes 230 cities and 18,000 towns, suburbs, and neighborhoods.

The rankings are based on a wide range of public data sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, combined with millions of resident reviews.

Below are the eight Pittsburgh communities listed on the Best Places ranking. Their overall national ranking is listed parenthetically.

• Aspinwall (32)
• Bradford Woods (115)
• Point Breeze (Pittsburgh) (132)
• Mt. Lebanon, Allegheny County (177)
• Squirrel Hill North (Pittsburgh) (281)
• Regent Square (Pittsburgh) (296)
• Point Breeze North, (355)
• Blawnox, (452)

See the full ranking here.

Among states overall, Pennsylvania ranks 35th. The report shows there’s work to be done in several categories, including public schools and cost of living.

On the cities list, Pittsburgh was 27th.

The rankings are based on a wide range of public data sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, combined with millions of resident reviews.