Duquesne, PA Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Ella G. Apr 10, 2026

Things Duquesne needs to improve

Hey, The median home value here is around $57,500, which is actually reasonable. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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bella_heart Jan 26, 2026

What Duquesne does better than anywhere else

Curious what people think. I've been here for 12 years and The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $725 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 5,186 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which...

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bella_heart Nov 6, 2025

Best and worst neighborhoods in Duquesne

Curious what people think. Been living here since 2019. Poverty rate is 29.9%, which is higher than I expected. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a...

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Aaron Walker Sep 8, 2025

Freelancing from Duquesne -experience?

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $41,208 in Duquesne. Homes are going for about $57,500 on average. You can expect to pay around $725 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The c...

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