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South Oakland is part of Pittsburgh’s academic and medical hub
South Oakland is one of four neighborhoods in Oakland, a lively community whose award-winning universities and hospitals make it one of Pittsburgh’s leading academic, medical and cultural centers. Less than a mile from the University of Pittsburgh, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and UPMC Presbyterian, it embraces the spirit of youthful innovation that has transformed the Steel City into a global hub for education and healthcare. “UPMC is just a massive conglomerate. Throw that in with Pitt, and South Oakland gets a lot of young academics, medical folks and even faculty,” says Joe Yost, a real estate agent with Compass who has more than 20 years of experience in the industry. “Because of our topography, it can take over an hour to travel 30 miles. That means proximity is huge for these folks who need to get to class or work.”
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is the city’s largest employer, and South Oakland’s riverfront is home to the Pittsburgh Technology Center. With facilities like the Carnegie Mellon Entertainment Technology Center, the PTC is another draw to the neighborhood. “Tech has gotten really big here because of CMU. South Oakland is a great option for these young guys and gals that come in and are working for one of the tech companies,” Yost says. The CMU campus is less than 2 miles from South Oakland, and the neighborhood’s central location makes it a popular spot for students, medical professionals and longtime residents alike.
South Oakland is a very short drive from Downtown Pittsburgh.
You can feel the Panther pride when you are on the Pitt Campus near South Oakland.
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Densely populated neighborhood with rowhomes and multi-family properties
South Oakland features older rowhomes and detached single-family homes built throughout the early 1900s. The neighborhood is known for its high population density, and most properties sit side-by-side on narrow streets. While sidewalks and public steps allow residents to walk through the neighborhood, its hilly terrain can make it difficult to navigate as there are many steep alleyways and dead-end streets. “There are some parallel lattice streets, but there's just kind of no rhyme or reason to most of them,” Yost says. The area west of Bates Street is known as Oakcliffe, and the city of Pittsburgh considers the subdivision to be part of South Oakland.
Common architectural styles include American Foursquares and Victorian-style homes, some of which have been converted into duplexes or triplexes. “I know people who have bought five or six-bedroom homes and converted them into student housing. There’s a lot of that here, and it’s kind of a madhouse when it comes to rentals,” Yost says. While nearly 80% of residents are renters, the Oakland Planning and Development Corporation reports that South Oakland has one of Oakland’s highest concentrations of homeowners. Home prices typically range from $150,000 to $300,000, although larger investment properties can fetch upwards of $350,000. While the neighborhood’s overall CAP Index crime score of 4 is on par with the national average, scores for certain violent crimes are higher.
Many of the homes in South Oakland are rented by college students.
You can find plenty of apartments when you look around South Oakland.
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PPS has a pre-engineering magnet at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
Pittsburgh Public Schools serves the neighborhood. The district earns an overall grade of B-minus from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 11-to-1. Kids can start their education at the B-rated Pittsburgh Greenfield PreK-8, which Niche ranks as the top standout middle school in the Pittsburgh area. Pittsburgh Allderdice High School earns an A-minus and offers a pre-engineering magnet program with an emphasis on hands-on learning.
Allderdice High School has a diverse student body and is welcoming to all.
Wander through the serene campus grounds of Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8.
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Access to neighborhood parks and the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
There are several small green spaces in South Oakland. Frazier Park has a ballfield, a basketball court and a playground with a spray feature where kids can cool off in the summer. In the neighborhood’s western half, the Oakcliffe Community Playground was updated in 2020 to include a play area with swings, a climbing wall and a basketball court. Residents can access the Three Rivers Heritage Trail by walking less than a mile down towards the Monongahela River, although they must pass under Interstate 376 to get there. South Oakland is also just west of the 456-acre Schenley Park. “We have these nice big green spaces, which is not common for big cities. Those parks do kind of help separate the neighborhood,” Yost says.
Oakland is also a cultural hub, as it is home to two of the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh: the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. The museums are less than 2 miles from South Oakland and sit next to the main campus of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
Enjoy a peaceful day out in Schenley Park.
South Oakland residents love to spend time at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
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Community events bring together longtime residents and students
The South Oakland Neighborhood Group hosts an annual fall festival in Frazier Park. The event brings the community together to celebrate the changing seasons with live music, food, local vendors and a bounce house for kids. Pitt’s Office of Engagement and Community Affairs also collaborates with Oakcliffe to host an annual block party that allows longtime residents, community members and off-campus students to interact with one another.
Frazier Playground in South Oakland is home to Dan Marino Field.
Take a walk around Frazier Playground in South Oakland to get your steps in.
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Forbes Avenue is an energetic business district near Pitt
Residents typically head to Forbes Avenue for shopping and dining. The lively thoroughfare is about a mile from South Oakland and runs through the heart of Pitt’s campus. The Pitt Shop is a destination for gameday gear, and drug stores include CVS and Rite Aid. On Bates Street, Groceria Merante is a family-owned spot that supplies the community with grocery essentials, Italian foods and homemade subs. For bigger grocery runs, Aldi and Giant Eagle Supermarket are about 2 miles away in the South Side.
The dining scene on Forbes Avenue highlights flavors from around the globe. Zen’s Noodle House specializes in Japanese ramen, while Primanti Bros. is a Pittsburgh institution known for its specialty sandwiches topped with French fries and coleslaw. Pamela’s Diner is a retro spot serving homestyle breakfast foods, and Dave and Andy’s Homemade Ice Cream is a go-to for dessert. Students and medical professionals can also grab a quick bite to eat at fast-casual chains such as Chipotle and Panera.
There are many stores and restaurants on Forbes Avenue near South Oakland.
South Oakland residents pile into Zen's Noodle House on Forbes Avenue.
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Oakland offers proximity to downtown Pittsburgh and public transit
South Oakland boasts a central location less than 3 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. It also offers access to Interstate 376, which runs parallel to the Monongahela River. “You’re pretty much right on I-376, so it’s easy to get to the airport or anywhere else in the city,” Yost says. Pittsburgh International Airport is about a 20-mile drive away via I-376. Pittsburgh Regional Transit provides local bus service, and the city’s bike-share system has stations in South Oakland where residents can check out bikes and travel around the neighborhood on two wheels.
I-376 splits South Oakland in half and is one of the busiest roads in the area.
You can find Pogoh bike share stations around South Oakland and the surrounding areas.
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Parks in this Area
Schenley Park
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
28 min drive
Bus
Blvd Of Allies & Halket St
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Second Ave & Pgh Tech Ctr (Middle Access Road)
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Second Ave & Brady
Bus
Blvd Of Allies & Bates
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Forbes Ave & Craft Ave Fs
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Fifth Ave & Halket St
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Second Ave & Bates Fs
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
South Oakland
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Oakland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Oakland, Pittsburgh sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in South Oakland, Pittsburgh over the last 12 months is $257,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,208
Median Age
28
Population under 18
15.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$22,999
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$38,991
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.5%
College Graduates
53.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
53.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
70/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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