Pittsburgh Market Overview

Pittsburgh is a city that's proud of its past and empowered by its future. The region has become a leader in technology, health care, education, transportation and software development. We are also a rabid sports town and a friendly, safe, exciting place to live and work.

Big-city amenities, small-town friendliness

When walking through the streets of Pittsburgh, you'd be amazed that you're in one of the 25 most populous metros in the nation. Pittsburgh's residents display a friendliness and charm normally associated with small towns.

Pittsburgh's extremely low cost of living and variety of employment options, coupled with a wide range of cultural, recreational and sporting opportunities, make it well recognized as a great place to live and work. Pittsburgh is frequently referred to as having "big-city amenities with small-town friendliness."

All in all, Pittsburgh is a hidden gem that first-time visitors and new residents see sparkle. "I never thought of Pittsburgh as being such a nice city before I came" is a common reflection of those who have had an opportunity to see all that Pittsburgh offers.

Map of Pittsburgh DMA and MSA, with population, household and age statistics (pdf)

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Location and transportation
Business, retail and development
Education
Arts
Sports

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