At a Glance
Median Income
$64,839
$34,944 per capita
Home Value
$142,100
Zillow: $202,686
Median Rent
$773/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
245/100K
2,167/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Monaca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monaca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monaca a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monaca residents earn a median household income of $64,839 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,944. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,586 business establishments, including 311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monaca is $142,100 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,686. Median rent is $773/month, with 25.2% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Monaca reports 245 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,167/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.8% of adults in Monaca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monaca has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,557
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density2,737/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,839
Per Capita$34,944
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,100
Rent$773
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$202,686
Housing Units2,728
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
F
Violent245/100K
Property2,167/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault210/100K
Burglary140/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation979 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Monaca was founded in 1787.
The median home in Monaca was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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