At a Glance
Median Income
$41,208
$21,261 per capita
Home Value
$57,500
Zillow: $57,985
Median Rent
$725/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
678/100K
1,296/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
29.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Duquesne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Duquesne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Duquesne a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Duquesne residents earn a median household income of $41,208 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,261. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Duquesne is $57,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $57,985. Median rent is $725/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Duquesne reports 678 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,296/100K.
Education
11.0% of adults in Duquesne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Duquesne has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population5,186
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density2,849/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$41,208
Per Capita$21,261
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty29.9%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent$725
Ownership43.7%
Zillow$57,985
Housing Units2,862
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent678/100K
Property1,296/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation845 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Duquesne was founded in 1885.
The median home in Duquesne was built in 1944.
23.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.