Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Monessen is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 6,825. Residents earn $51,094 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Monessen receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes. Monessen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Monessen is $51,094, 32% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Monessen is $87,100, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $678 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 990 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,315 per 100,000, 69% above the national average.
25.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Monessen experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 10.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,094 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,372 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,506 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,625 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,316 |
| County GDP | $132,892M |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Healthcare | 4,791 |
| Retail | 3,982 |
| Manufacturing | 940 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 10.16% |
| Commute Time | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |
| Census Median | $87,100 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $82,306 |
| Median List Price | $179,900 |
| Median List Price | $179,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $143 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 35 |
| Census Median Rent | $678 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 10.16% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,412/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Total Violent | 990.5/100K |
| 161% above US avg | |
| Murder | 79.2/100K |
| 1158% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 39.6/100K |
| Assault | 871.6/100K |
| Total Property | 3,314.8/100K |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 475.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,720.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 118.9/100K |
| Arson | 13.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,048 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,362/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1520°N, 79.8830°W |
| County FIPS | 42003 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.0% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,362/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 72 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Retail Stores | 3,982 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Avg Commute | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |