Allegheny County
City in Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Allegheny County, anchored by Pittsburgh, blends lively urban life with scenic parks and 90 diverse neighborhoods. Visitors enjoy a unique mix of industrial heritage, dynamic arts, and renowned universities, making it Western Pennsylvania's cultural hub.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Pennsylvania
Population
1,250,578
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.47°, -79.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
71
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$3,225
Local Cost
$1,880
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
93
English
100
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
-1.6°C
Record High
37.7°C
Record Low
-23.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
989 mm
Internet Speed
426 Mbps
Upload
448 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
66
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
32
Parks
17
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AGC
Distance
14 km
Explore
Neighborhoods
EstimatedNeighborhood highlights with vibe, safety, and cost profiles.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 17 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 90/100.