

And for Pittsburgh to continue thriving economy-wise, the city will have to keep forging into new sectors.

Today, however, it’s become more than an industrial hub with Fortune 500 companies like Kraft-Henzi, PNC Financial, Howmet Aerospace, Wesco International, etc. Steel and soot are two things that epitomize Pittsburgh’s economy. If you’re a fan of good food and sports, Pittsburgh is probably your kind of city!īack to Top Pittsburgh’s Economy Continues Slow, But Steady Progress This hidden gem is starting to slowly grow but because it’s not as dense as nearby Philadelphia you’ll still enjoy big-city amenities like top-ranked universities, enviable cultural destinations, and more, all for an affordable price tag.
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Combine that with a reasonable cost of living, green space, strong community spirit (especially for their sports teams!) and plenty of professional opportunities, and you have a location that is more than just a booming industrial town. With an influx of young people and tech companies, this urban hot spot is an exceptionally attractive place to put roots down. It’s been called Steel City, Iron City, and the City of Champions but what The ‘Burgh residents love most is that Pittsburgh is a place that is consistently open to transformation. An Exceptionally Attractive Place to Put Roots Down Add to that an impressive slot on the “best places to live” list for livability and CBS News says it might be time to change Pittsburgh’s nickname from “Steel City” to “STEM City.” And with tech companies come jobs, millennials, revitalized neighborhoods, and hip bars and restaurants. With Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh pumping out highly-educated graduates and some of the best young tech talent each year, Pittsburgh has become a center for higher education and technical enterprise. Pittsburgh’s position on this list highlights the underlying changes leading to the city’s revitalization: though long known as a manufacturing giant with a reputation for producing steel, today Pittsburgh is defined by its brainpower. You’ve made a smart choice, literally: according to Forbes, Pittsburgh was once dubbed America’s second-smartest city, with a highly-educated population that keeps on growing.
