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McKeesport, PA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Elena P.

Why I chose McKeesport over bigger cities

OK so Homes are going for about $69,800 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Jennifer E.

Best kept secrets of McKeesport, PA

Median household income is $31,854, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a a small town city with about 17,520 people. Household incomes average around $31,854 in McKeesport. You can expect to pay around $786 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living ...

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Joshua Morris

Best industries in McKeesport right now

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I work in energy and People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

7 replies 2 upvotes jobs
william_mind

McKeesport vs Sacramento -which is better?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 17,520, McKeesport is a small town. You can expect to pay around $786 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that...

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Joshua Morris

Why I chose McKeesport over bigger cities

Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and Rent is about $786/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 30.8%, which is higher than I expected. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Has anyone dealt with this? Chee...

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dallas_lucy

Studio apartments in McKeesport -options?

Hey everyone, I work in construction and Median household income is $31,854, which feels on the lower side for the area. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Kaylee Diaz

Weekend activities in McKeesport?

Curious what people think. I'm originally from Cincinnati and It's a a small town city with about 17,520 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Nathan Turner

Raising a family in McKeesport -thoughts?

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $786 for rent here. The median home value here is around $69,800, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $69,800 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no ...

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Jennifer E.

Best neighborhoods in McKeesport

I'm a remote worker and It's a a small town city with about 17,520 people. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is about average. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What do you all think? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. T...

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