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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Look at some suburbs of Pittsburgh - Bethel Park or Dormont in Allegheny County. Canonsburg or further south in Washington County (Washington County property taxes are lower). These areas are south of the city. I am not as familiar with areas north of the city but I’m sure there are places. I am not mentioning any city neighborhoods bc of Pittsburgh Public Schools. There are some good schools but they tend to be in pricey neighborhoods. There are also some very good charters but I do not know the logistics of how to enroll - could be worth looking into if the actual city interests you. [/quote]

This is a great suggestion. You might even be able to swing a rental in one of the better school districts if you only need a two bedroom and don't mind an apartment. You would have to hunt and be flexible but could be worth it for the schools. Like here is a two-bedroom apartment in Upper St. Claire for under $1400 a month:

https://www.zillow.com/apartments/pittsburgh-pa/st.-clair-woods-apartments/BdcNjp/

Area has great access to amenities as well -- good parks and pools, great grocery stores, etc. Zoned for Fort Couch middle and USC high school, some of the best schools in Pennsylvania.

Agree I would stay out of Pittsburgh proper if schools are important -- yes there are charters but as in DC you aren't guaranteed admission to any of them and the topography of Pittsburgh can make commutes to charters miserable. They don't have as many public transit options and if you don't know where your kid is going to go to high school you could wind up with a really annoying commute. I'd stick to the close in suburbs that have great schools, of which there are several.[/quote]

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