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McKeesport
  • Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
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Pittsburgh

McKeesport

    Report Card

    grade C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade D
    3. Housing
      grade C
    4. Nightlife
      grade B+
    5. Good for Families
      grade C
    6. Diversity
      grade A
    7. Jobs
      grade C
    8. Weather
      grade C
    9. Cost of Living
      grade A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade B
    12. Commute
      grade A minus

    McKeesport is a suburb of Pittsburgh with a population of 17,935. McKeesport is in Allegheny County. Living in McKeesport offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In McKeesport there are a lot of bars and parks. Many retirees live in McKeesport and residents tend to lean liberal.

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    About McKeesport...
    Population
    17,935

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $52,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $712
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade D
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      1,295.4
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      33.7
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      48.2
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      154.1
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      770.5
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,786.7
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      202.3
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      41%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      national  11%

    Working in McKeesport

    Jobs
    grade C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $32,042
    National
    $69,021

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