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A community blossoming again
Glance around at Lower Hill’s ongoing and recently completed construction and one will see a neighborhood undergoing a rebirth. This enclave, near the heart of Pittsburgh, is the subject of an in-progress redevelopment project that's helping to maximize the space and reverse neglect. “This is very much a neighborhood in transition,” says Jared Bundy, senior manager for content development with Visit Pittsburgh. “The area just had its newest skyscraper open, the FNB tower, Phase 1 of renovation of Lower Hill district.”
St. Benedict the Moor Parish watches over the Lower Hill.
First National Bank has a new skyscraper in Lower Hill, near downtown Pittsburgh.
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Walkability is a boon
Among Lower Hill’s biggest benefits is that residents can step out of their buildings and reach a host of restaurants and other amenities. “My friends and I usually go to Pizza Milano or something like that,” says Bundy, citing the Fifth Avenue hotspot in the area. Pizza Milano is almost right across the street from PPG Paints Arena and is a popular spot for Pittsburgh Penguins fans to down a few slices before heading to a game. Lower Hill also has corporate prowess, thanks to the new, 26-story, 469,452-square-foot FNB Financial Center slated to open in the second quarter of 2024. Grocery shopping can be had at the nearby, family-owned Salem’s Market.
Catch a hockey game or a concert at PPG Paints Arena in the Lower Hill.
Pizza Bosa of Lower Hill is always ringing with pizza orders.
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Find a perch right near the action
Condos are the predominant form of housing in Lower Hill, dominated by the Chatham Tower. Chatham Tower, which is across Washington Place from PPG Paints Arena, dates back to 1964. Chatham houses dozens of units, some as big as 3,600 square feet. Units in Chatham start at about 600 square feet, with one bedroom and one bathroom. Price tags here start around $120,000 and can reach $275,000.
Lower Hill has a history as a historically Black neighborhood but was the subject of redlining and gentrification in the mid-20th century, including the demolition of properties here to make way for the former Civic Arena and highways. These projects ultimately displaced some 8,000 residents and 400 businesses. However, the ongoing Lower Hill redevelopment project aims to create more avenues for home ownership and more affordable housing here. “It’s really trying to buck trends of gentrification,” Bundy says. “It’s going to be a really nice mix. Affordable housing is something that’s going to be more prevalent.
Chatham Tower Condominiums is a great place to call home in the Lower Hill.
Crawford Square apartments is across the street in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood.
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Area investment includes new park
Among the revitalization happening in Lower Hill is green space, including Frankie Mae Pace Park, which opened in 2021. The 3-acre Frankie Mae Pace Park features walking and cycling paths, an outdoor classroom and gardens. Perhaps the best part is that it’s just about a five-minute walk from Chatham Tower.
This park is named for Hill District activist Frankie Mae Pace and features walking paths.
The Lower Hill is in bloom, just take a walk around and find out for yourself.
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Scott downtown for fun around the year
Lower Hill’s location in relation to downtown gives residents quick access to the assortment of downtown events that take place over the course of each year. The list includes the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in March, a Fourth of July celebration at Point State Park, the Pittsburgh Black Music Festival in July at Point State Park and Market Square in July, and the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival in September.
Also, Lower Hill comes alive from October to April for Penguins hockey games at the roughly 18,100-seat PPG Paints Arena. “This is a palace that gets very lively,” Bundy says.
Lower Hill is home to the PPG Paints Arena, which is home to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
While in the Lower Hill, make time to see the greatest hockey player, number 66 Mario Lemieux.
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Catch a ride with Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Though compact, Lower Hill features multiple stops in the Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus system. PRT has some 700 buses that cross a network of almost 100 routes around the area. Also, for drivers, Interstate 579 cuts by Lower Hill, offering a quick connection to I-279 for commutes to other parts of the city and beyond.
PRT buses will take you around town and back to the Lower Hill.
The Lower Hill is a great mix of old and new in the city of Pittsburgh.
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Schools can be found all around
Children in Lower Hill can attend schools in the Pittsburgh Public Schools system. Kids can start at Weil PreK-5, which has a C-minus overall grade on Niche. The student-teacher ratio at Weil is just 9-to-1. From Weil, students can move on to University Prep for grades 6 to 12. University Prep, which has a D-plus rating on Niche, offers career and technical education courses in entertainment technology and early childhood education. Both Weil and University Prep are within 2 miles of Lower Hill, on Centre Avenue.
Lower Hill is also across Fifth Avenue from Duquesne University, a private school with a total enrollment of about 8,100 and a well-regarded nursing program.
Pittsburgh Weil PreK-5 offers quality education for children with a strong supportive staff.
Pittsburgh Milliones serves grades 6-12 with top education and after school programs.
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Crime
According to the CAP Index, Lower Hill ranks above national baselines in several categories of crime, including sexual assault and robbery. Lower Hill’s overall crime score is higher than the national average.
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Parks in this Area
Mellon Square
August Wilson Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Tustin Tot Lot
Playground
Mercy Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Allegheny Riverfront Park
Trails
River
Downtown Dog Park
Dog Park
Trails
River
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
28 min drive
Bus
Fifth Ave & Stevenson St
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Bedford Ave & Manilla
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Centre Ave & Protectory Pl
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Roberts St & Bedford
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Roberts St & Webster
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Fifth Ave & Van Braam St
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Wylie Ave & Crawford St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Crawford-Roberts
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Crawford-Roberts, Pittsburgh sell after 87 days on the market compared to the national average of 46 days. The average sale price for homes in Crawford-Roberts, Pittsburgh over the last 12 months is $187,542, down 18% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,694
Median Age
37
Population Density
46 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.8%
On par with the national average
23.9%
Population over 65
21.7%
On par with the national average
18.9%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,251
Significantly below the national average
$70,947
Average Household Income
$61,403
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.7%
College Graduates
38.4%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.8%
% Population in Labor Force
54.7%
Below the national average
65.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
82/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
83/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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