Bower Hill

N Meadowcroft Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216

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Neighborhood

Known for rugged hills and rolling countryside mixed with developed areas called boroughs, the southern portion of Allegheny County remains a beautiful compliment to nearby city life in Pittsburgh. Located about 14 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, it takes about an hour to reach the city's center. One of Pennsylvania’s largest areas, South Allegheny consists of several towns and suburbs set in an idyllic landscape. Great destinations include historic Kennywood Park, which first opened in 1899 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 11 min 5.0 mi
Drive: 12 min 5.1 mi
Drive: 12 min 5.4 mi
Drive: 13 min 6.0 mi
Bower Hill is within 11 minutes or 5.0 miles from Point Park University. It is also near Duquesne University and The Art Inst. of Pittsburgh.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
438 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
388 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
622 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,840 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
279 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
390 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Pittsburgh include Mt Lebanon, located 0.5 mile from Bower Hill. Bower Hill is near Pittsburgh International, located 15.3 miles or 27 minutes away, and Arnold Palmer Regional, located 48.0 miles or 75 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.1 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 12 min 5.9 mi
Drive: 59 min 38.6 mi
Drive: 74 min 54.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Pittsburgh International
Drive: 27 min 15.3 mi
Arnold Palmer Regional
Drive: 75 min 48.0 mi

Walkability Near Bower Hill

Very Walkable
81
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Minimal Transit
0
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Somewhat Bikeable
29
Bike Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Bower Hill.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Bower Hill has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 miles, which is about a 19-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
Point State Park
Drive: 12 min 5.4 mi
Carnegie Science Center
Drive: 13 min 5.9 mi
Allegheny Commons Park
Drive: 13 min 6.1 mi
National Aviary
Drive: 14 min 6.4 mi
Bower Hill has 5 parks within 6.4 miles, including Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, Point State Park, and Carnegie Science Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 13 min 5.4 mi
Drive: 13 min 6.6 mi
Bower Hill has 3 hospitals within 6.6 miles, the nearest is St. Clair Hospital which is 1.4 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 23 min 13.8 mi
Bower Hill is 13.8 miles and a 23 minute drive from Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station.

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