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Life in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, population 333,563 is located in
Allegheny County and is the largest inland port in the United
States. Pittsburgh, “The Steel City” was the place
where many of America's heavy industries grew most strongly
during the 19th century, such as steel, aluminum, and plate
glass. The industrial base has shifted from heavy industry
to a greater emphasis on high tech and education. Downtown
Pittsburgh offers high end restaurants and shops, and an exciting
nightlife. Pittsburgh is situated at the confluence of the
Allegheny River and the Monongahela River, which then form
the Ohio River. Renter occupied housing is 42 % of total housing.
Median rent for vacant apartments: $$
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