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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Everett Morris

Grocery stores in Wilkinsburg -recommendations?

Curious what people think. I've been here for 17 years and The median home value here is around $140,300, which is actually reasonable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What do you all think? Public transit needs a lot of wor...

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coastal_aiden68

Things Wilkinsburg needs to improve

Hey, We have two kids and With a population of 14,165, Wilkinsburg is a small town. Homes are going for about $140,300 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Does this match your experience?

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Everett Morris

Rent vs buy in Wilkinsburg -what makes sense?

Alright, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 15.5%, which is higher than I expected. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great. Traffic can be r...

1 replies 13 upvotes housing
Kinsley Turner

Honest thoughts on life in Wilkinsburg

Random thought, You can expect to pay around $978 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Everett Morris

Co-working spaces in Wilkinsburg?

Hey folks, I work in hospitality and Median household income is $48,565, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $978/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 14,165, Wilkinsburg is a small town. It's a very car-dep...

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Silas Nguyen

How much do you pay for rent in Wilkinsburg?

I've been here for 4 years and Homes are going for about $140,300 on average. Household incomes average around $48,565 in Wilkinsburg. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Isaac M.

Best restaurants in Wilkinsburg?

OK so Just moved here 11 months ago and The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $140,300 on average. Poverty rate is 15.5%, which is higher than I expected. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no...

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Kinsley Turner

How is Wilkinsburg for outdoor activities?

Hello, We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is about average. Median household income is $48,565, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a a small town city with about 14,165 people. You can expect to pay around $978 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -...

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Kinsley Turner

Moving to Wilkinsburg -what should I know?

Hello, I'm a college student here and Median household income is $48,565, which feels on the lower side for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I overthinking this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night l...

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