At a Glance
Median Income
$55,500
$33,624 per capita
Home Value
$119,300
Zillow: $144,194
Median Rent
$817/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
847/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Monongahela Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monongahela's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monongahela 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
Monongahela residents earn a median household income of $55,500 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,624. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% 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 Monongahela is $119,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,194. Median rent is $817/month, with 27.8% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Monongahela reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 847/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.1% of adults in Monongahela hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monongahela has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,113
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density2,153/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,500
Per Capita$33,624
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,300
Rent$817
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$144,194
Housing Units2,172
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent123/100K
Property847/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault112/100K
Burglary143/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,057 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Monongahela was founded in 1770.
The median home in Monongahela was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.7% 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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