Neighborhood overview
East Liberty is a neighborhood on the move. It is home to trendy restaurants and a lively entertainment scene, especially as it's the home of the Kelly Strayhorn Theatre. It boasts two of the newest hotels in the city: Hotel Indigo and The Ace Hotel, as well as some unique art institutes, specifically in the discipline of glass arts. The neighborhood has also established itself with many of the anchor necessities for day to day life: grocery stores, home improvement stores, as well as a variety of religious organizations.
Major Industries
The major industries for East Liberty are retail and restaurants, with the area hosting a variety of clothing and accessory shops. The area is home to a thriving restaurant industry. Co-working spaces like Beauty Shoppe have also set-up homes in the neighborhood making space for independent contractors and start-ups.
TOTAL POPULATION - 5,869
AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE - 2
MEDIAN AGE - 34
HOUSEHOLD INCOME - $82,585
*2010 Census/URA
ACCESSIBILITY & Parking
There are a variety of parking garages available, however some of them are limited to the store with which they are affiliated. Street parking can be limited, but here are metered lots that generally have availability for visitors A number of bus routes run through East Liberty and provide access to the greater Pittsburgh area.
