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Duquesne, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,186 Population 2,849/sq mi density
$41,208 Median Income $21,261 per capita
$57,500 Home Value $57,094 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,425 Violent Crime/100K 4,276 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$41,208 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,425 violent crimes/100K (275% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Duquesne, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,208
45% below
$21,261 per capita
Home Value
$57,500
80% below
Zillow: $57,094
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,425/100K
275% above
4,276/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
29.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
55%
Home Value
20%
Rent
62%
Poverty
241%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
375%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Duquesne a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 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 4.9% (36% 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 $57,094. 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 1,425 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 275% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,276/100K. The murder rate is 72.2/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population5,186
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density2,849/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$41,208
Per Capita$21,261
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty29.9%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent$725
Ownership43.7%
Zillow$57,094
Housing Units2,862
Rent Burden29.1%

Crime

F
Violent1,425/100K
Property4,276/100K
Murder72.2/100K
Assault956/100K
Burglary1,804/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.