At a Glance
Median Income
$33,510
$24,198 per capita
Home Value
$70,400
Zillow: $186,758
Median Rent
$933/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,336/100K
4,617/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
30.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How McKees Rocks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McKees Rocks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McKees Rocks 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
McKees Rocks residents earn a median household income of $33,510 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,198. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,697 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McKees Rocks is $70,400 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,758. Median rent is $933/month, with 32.8% 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 1943.
Safety & Crime
McKees Rocks reports 1,336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 251% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,617/100K. The murder rate is 16.5/100K.
Education
10.8% of adults in McKees Rocks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McKees Rocks has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,827
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density5,497/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$33,510
Per Capita$24,198
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty30.6%
County GDP$18,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,400
Rent$933
Ownership46.4%
Zillow$186,758
Housing Units3,377
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,336/100K
Property4,617/100K
Murder16.5/100K
Assault610/100K
Burglary1,385/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation899 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
McKees Rocks was founded in 1892.
The median home in McKees Rocks was built in 1943.
11.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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