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McKeesport Area Facts

McKeesport has a Livability Score of 70_/100, which is considered good
McKeesport crime rates are 134% higher than the Pennsylvania average
Cost of living in McKeesport is 15% lower than the Pennsylvania average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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Be A Sport In McKeesport 2 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I know that living in McKeesport isn't a walk in the park, but history has told us that cities like London, Dubai, Paris, and New York haven't always been the best places in the world. I know that McKeesport won't be mentioned alongside any of these great cities anytime soon eith ...Read More er.

Although the city has it's perks, I wouldn't do it justice if I didn't mention its faults. For one the crime rate is still unbelievably high, and I'm beginning to wonder if the police can do anything about it. Let alone the high prices, and low paying jobs that are available here.

The north has began to lose its luster, and although this is a historic old town, it just can't compete with the likes of more modern, loving places to live. I know I spend a more time in Glassport than I do McKeesport. If you care to take a visit, then please be my guest. Otherwise, keeping it moving might not be that bad of an option. Read Less

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F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in McKeesport? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

Renziehausen Park

Kennedy Park

Memorial Park

Thelma S. Wunderley Memorial Park

Edward Sayfoot Playground

Dead Man's Hollow Conservation Area

West Mifflin Community Park

Duquesne Place Playground

Entertainment

McKeesport Heritage Center

Elizabeth Township Historical Society

Titan Stadium

Glassport Memorial Stadium

Kennywood Park

East Allegheny Football Stadium

Phoenix Big Cinemas North Versailles Stadium 18

Food & Drink

Donut Connection

Mellon's Pub

Dead End Diner

Subway

Fine Wine & Good Spirits

KFC

Subway

Olympia Beer

C+ Commute

Is public transit available in McKeesport? Of all people who commute, 13.1% take public transportation in McKeesport.

Drive to Work

63%

14% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit

13%

8% higher than the US average

Walk to Work

7%

4% higher than the US average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in McKeesport? The cost of living in McKeesport is 83/100 - which is 15% lower than Pennsylvania.

17% less expensive than average

2% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

D Crime

What is the crime rate in McKeesport? McKeesport crime rates are 4,320, which are 134% higher than Pennsylvania

4,320 per 100k people

89% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

89% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is up

F Employment

What is the median income in McKeesport? The median income in McKeesport is $28,881 which is 47% lower than Pennsylvania.

Median household income

$28,88148% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$20,82830% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

12% higher than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is McKeesport a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

UPMC McKeesport Hospital

Pharmacies

Rite Aid

Doctors

A+ Housing

What are McKeesport home prices? McKeesport home prices are $51,200 - which is 69% lower than Pennsylvania

Median home value

$51,20072% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$68028% lower than the US average

26% lower than the US average

D+ Schools

Does McKeesport have good schools? The McKeesport graduation rate is 79% - which is 7% lower than Pennsylvania

High school grad. rates

4% lower than the US average

School test scores

11% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

17% lower than the US average

F User Ratings

Is McKeesport a good place to live? McKeesport has an overall rating of 46% from 7 reviews.

Overall user rating

7 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

6 total surveys