Living in Duquesne, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Duquesne · Census data 2020–2024
Duquesne has 5,149 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $44,180 (43% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $63,800, the median rent is $739/month.
Duquesne at a glance
- Population
- 5,149
- Median age
- 38.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $44,180State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $63,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $739/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 46.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Duquesne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Duquesne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Duquesne the median home value is $63,800, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $739 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $919 a month in housing costs.
Duquesne median household income
The median household income in Duquesne is $44,180 and the income per person is $25,741. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Duquesne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,067
- Owner-occupied
- 46.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.1%
- Vacant
- 27.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.30
Duquesne demographics
- Population
- 5,149
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 2,221
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Duquesne ›
Education in Duquesne
11.2% of adults 25 and older in Duquesne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Duquesne
- Unemployment rate
- 9.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Drive alone
- 36.8%
- Public transit
- 21.5%
- Walk to work
- 7.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.5%
Duquesne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne | 5,149 | $44,180 | $63,800 | $739 |
| East Pittsburgh | 2,121 | $38,561 | $59,600 | $821 |
| North Braddock | 4,219 | $34,564 | $66,100 | $695 |
| Braddock | 2,039 | $37,813 | $50,000 | $689 |
| North Versailles | 9,845 | $53,353 | $111,300 | $928 |
| McKeesport | 17,380 | $34,219 | $72,700 | $848 |
| West Wilmerding | 475 | $55,000 | $126,000 | $1,070 |
| East McKeesport | 2,002 | $65,907 | $101,100 | $780 |
| Wilmerding | 1,761 | $36,467 | $61,200 | $778 |
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What is the median household income in Duquesne, PA?
The median household income in Duquesne is $44,180, 43% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Duquesne?
The median home value in Duquesne is $63,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Duquesne?
The median gross rent in Duquesne is $739 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Duquesne, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
What is the median age in Duquesne?
The median age in Duquesne is 38.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Duquesne?
The average commute to work in Duquesne is 31 minutes; 20.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Duquesne?
The unemployment rate in Duquesne is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Duquesne?
11.2% of adults in Duquesne have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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