Living in Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Monroeville · Census data 2020–2024
Monroeville has 28,295 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $79,218 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $209,800, the median rent is $1,175/month.
Monroeville at a glance
- Population
- 28,295
- Median age
- 44State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $79,218State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $209,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,175/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 68.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Monroeville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Monroeville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Monroeville the median home value is $209,800, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,175 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,626 a month in housing costs.
Monroeville median household income
The median household income in Monroeville is $79,218 and the income per person is $46,348. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Monroeville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,875
- Owner-occupied
- 68.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.3%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.20
Monroeville demographics
- Population
- 28,295
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 12,634
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Monroeville ›
Education in Monroeville
46.4% of adults 25 and older in Monroeville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 19.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Monroeville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 24.9%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Monroeville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroeville | 28,295 | $79,218 | $209,800 | $1,175 |
| Pitcairn | 3,032 | $36,419 | $59,300 | $772 |
| Wall | 563 | $54,063 | $53,000 | $1,160 |
| Trafford | 3,216 | $65,839 | $147,300 | $1,022 |
| Wilkins | 6,212 | $65,625 | $174,700 | $1,097 |
| Level Green | 4,409 | $101,602 | $276,300 | — |
| Wilmerding | 1,761 | $36,467 | $61,200 | $778 |
| Turtle Creek | 5,007 | $45,997 | $84,900 | $682 |
| East McKeesport | 2,002 | $65,907 | $101,100 | $780 |
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What is the median household income in Monroeville, PA?
The median household income in Monroeville is $79,218, about the same as 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 Monroeville?
The median home value in Monroeville is $209,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Monroeville?
The median gross rent in Monroeville is $1,175 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Monroeville, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
What is the median age in Monroeville?
The median age in Monroeville is 44 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Monroeville?
The average commute to work in Monroeville is 25 minutes; 24.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Monroeville?
The unemployment rate in Monroeville is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Monroeville?
46.4% of adults in Monroeville 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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