Life in Pittsburgh offers all of the excitement of a city combined with fast commutes to smaller towns, rural landscapes, and a wide variety of outdoor activities for all seasons.
Many Googlers come to Pittsburgh for the affordable, large, and comfortable housing. There are several leafy university neighborhoods just a few minutes from work. Or, if you prefer a quieter setting, you can pick from many rural or suburban communities and still have an easy commute.
Pittsburgh Googlers also love the wide variety of convenient outdoor activities in all four seasons. The forests, rivers and hills of Southwestern Pennsylvania mean that a number of us spend weekends and evenings hiking, cycling, kayaking, rafting, winter skiing, rock climbing, and more.
We like working on a college campus and taking part in the many aspects of university life.
Another reason to love Pittsburgh is the city's rich culture and activities. Newcomers are usually surprised by how much theater, dance, and music (of all varieties) you can access throughout the year.
Pittsburgh is one of the best cities to be a kid. Kid-friendly museums, a great zoo, aquarium, aviary, water-slide park, and a huge glass conservatory are all within 15 minutes of the Google office.