Monongahela, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County
Monongahela, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Monongahela a Good Place to Live?
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 8.4% (133% 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 $156,411. 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 330 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 269/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.