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McKeesport is a small city of 17,749 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $31,635
and a 7.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
McKeesport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether McKeesport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All McKeesport city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.4
McKeesport's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in McKeesport costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
McKeesport, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$58,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$752
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
49.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$31,635
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
McKeesport's violent crime rate is 1693.7 per 100,000 residents
— 346% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1693.7 /100k
Property Crime
2564.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
McKeesport is served primarily by McKeesport Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
McKeesport, PA
National Avg
School District
McKeesport Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
McKeesport sees average highs of 38.5°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.0 inches of snow per year.
McKeesport's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes McKeesport roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $58,500 and median rent is $752/month.
McKeesport's violent crime rate is 1693.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2564.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in McKeesport are operated by McKeesport Area SD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 13.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
McKeesport, PA has a population of 17,749, a median household income of $31,635, and an unemployment rate of 7.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
McKeesport averages 38.5°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches
with about 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
McKeesport, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15132.
The population of McKeesport, Pennsylvania is 17,749 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in McKeesport: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $58,500, median household income $31,635, crime index 316 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McKeesport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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