Monongahela, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,113 Population 2,153/sq mi density
$55,500 Median Income $33,624 per capita
$119,300 Home Value $156,411 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
330 Violent Crime/100K 269 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$55,500 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,300 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
330 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Monongahela, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,500
26% below
$33,624 per capita
Home Value
$119,300
58% below
Zillow: $156,411
Median Rent
$817/mo
30% below
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
330/100K
13% below
269/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
133% above
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
74%
Home Value
42%
Rent
70%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
233%
Crime
87%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Monongahela a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
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 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.

Data Overview

People

Population4,113
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density2,153/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,500
Per Capita$33,624
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,300
Rent$817
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$156,411
Housing Units2,172
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

F
Violent330/100K
Property269/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
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.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.