Living in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McKees Rocks · Census data 2020–2024
McKees Rocks has 5,786 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $41,131 (47% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $75,600, the median rent is $1,081/month.
McKees Rocks at a glance
- Population
- 5,786
- Median age
- 40.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $41,131State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $75,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,081/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 41.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is McKees Rocks a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 32.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in McKees Rocks
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McKees Rocks the median home value is $75,600, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,081 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,118 a month in housing costs.
McKees Rocks median household income
The median household income in McKees Rocks is $41,131 and the income per person is $23,538. 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in McKees Rocks: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,328
- Owner-occupied
- 41.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.6%
- Vacant
- 18.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.13
McKees Rocks demographics
- Population
- 5,786
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 2,713
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McKees Rocks ›
Education in McKees Rocks
9.1% of adults 25 and older in McKees Rocks have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McKees Rocks
- Unemployment rate
- 10.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 52.7%
- Public transit
- 5.4%
- Walk to work
- 6.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.1%
McKees Rocks vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKees Rocks | 5,786 | $41,131 | $75,600 | $1,081 |
| Stowe | 6,294 | $52,971 | $110,100 | $1,142 |
| Ingram | 3,299 | $71,154 | $156,800 | $909 |
| Bellevue | 8,128 | $68,827 | $213,300 | $973 |
| Kennedy | 8,549 | $87,384 | $247,800 | $1,613 |
| Avalon | 4,674 | $51,250 | $170,500 | $909 |
| Crafton | 5,961 | $64,006 | $201,000 | $1,019 |
| Thornburg | 464 | $231,250 | $469,100 | — |
| Ben Avon | 1,919 | $102,869 | $344,700 | $1,393 |
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What is the median household income in McKees Rocks, PA?
The median household income in McKees Rocks is $41,131, 47% 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 McKees Rocks?
The median home value in McKees Rocks is $75,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in McKees Rocks?
The median gross rent in McKees Rocks is $1,081 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is McKees Rocks, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 32.1%.
What is the median age in McKees Rocks?
The median age in McKees Rocks is 40.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in McKees Rocks?
The average commute to work in McKees Rocks is 19 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McKees Rocks?
The unemployment rate in McKees Rocks is 10.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McKees Rocks?
9.1% of adults in McKees Rocks 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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