McKeesport, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
17,520 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$31,854 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
67.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$69,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$415 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$590 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Allegheny County
4
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Allegheny County
3
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 10 29
Feb 3 7 31
Mar 3 5 39
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 4 1 43
Dec 3 6 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 57% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, PA State Senate District 45, PA State House District 35, PA
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Schools

Propel CS-McKeesport
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
McKeesport Area Tech Ctr
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Founders Hall Middle Sch
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
McKeesport Area SHS
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
4 miles, NW • 3.2 star
All-State Career School-Pittsburgh
5 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Upmc McKeesport Hospital
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Jefferson Hospital
5 miles, W • 2.3 star
Forbes Hospital
8 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
23 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
24 miles, SE • 1 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
93 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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