Living in McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McKeesport · Census data 2020–2024
McKeesport has 17,380 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $34,219 (56% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $72,700, the median rent is $848/month.
McKeesport at a glance
- Population
- 17,380
- Median age
- 41State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $34,219State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $72,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $848/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 50.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is McKeesport a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 11.5%; a poverty rate of 32%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in McKeesport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McKeesport the median home value is $72,700, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $848 per month, which is 38.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,071 a month in housing costs.
McKeesport median household income
The median household income in McKeesport is $34,219 and the income per person is $23,197. 32% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in McKeesport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,510
- Owner-occupied
- 50.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.1%
- Vacant
- 19.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.16
McKeesport demographics
- Population
- 17,380
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 7,668
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McKeesport ›
Education in McKeesport
11% of adults 25 and older in McKeesport have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McKeesport
- Unemployment rate
- 11.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.4%
- Public transit
- 6.7%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.5%
McKeesport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKeesport | 17,380 | $34,219 | $72,700 | $848 |
| Port Vue | 3,620 | $58,194 | $82,500 | $963 |
| Liberty | 2,320 | $73,786 | $115,600 | $813 |
| Versailles | 1,533 | $42,500 | $97,100 | $822 |
| Duquesne | 5,149 | $44,180 | $63,800 | $739 |
| Boston | 162 | $50,903 | $128,300 | — |
| Glassport | 4,368 | $47,803 | $82,700 | $849 |
| Dravosburg | 1,643 | $51,715 | $93,500 | $634 |
| White Oak | 7,468 | $59,452 | $162,200 | $1,000 |
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What is the median household income in McKeesport, PA?
The median household income in McKeesport is $34,219, 56% 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 McKeesport?
The median home value in McKeesport is $72,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in McKeesport?
The median gross rent in McKeesport is $848 per month, about 38.1% of household income.
Is McKeesport, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 11.5%; a poverty rate of 32%.
What is the median age in McKeesport?
The median age in McKeesport is 41 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in McKeesport?
The average commute to work in McKeesport is 27 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McKeesport?
The unemployment rate in McKeesport is 11.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McKeesport?
11% of adults in McKeesport 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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