At a Glance
Median Income
$31,854
$22,766 per capita
Home Value
$69,800
Zillow: $91,526
Median Rent
$786/mo
37.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,531/100K
2,759/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
30.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How McKeesport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McKeesport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McKeesport 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
McKeesport residents earn a median household income of $31,854 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,766. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.8% 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 McKeesport is $69,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $91,526. Median rent is $786/month, with 37.4% 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 1946.
Safety & Crime
McKeesport reports 1,531 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 303% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,759/100K. The murder rate is 33.7/100K.
Education
12.3% of adults in McKeesport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McKeesport has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population17,520
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density3,469/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$31,854
Per Capita$22,766
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty30.8%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$69,800
Rent$786
Ownership48.9%
Zillow$91,526
Housing Units10,023
Rent Burden37.4%
Crime
F
Violent1,531/100K
Property2,759/100K
Murder33.7/100K
Assault1,295/100K
Burglary771/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation998 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries72
Did You Know?
McKeesport was founded in 1795.
The median home in McKeesport was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
24.7% 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.
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