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McKeesport, PA
McKeesport · Allegheny County · PA 15132
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: McKeesport, Mc Keesport
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Verdict
$85K
Median Price
2/100
Walk Score
6.4/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
AAffordability
92/100
FSafety
38/100
CSchools
64/100
D+Quietness
50/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
2/100
WYLT Score58/100
Our Take
McKeesport offers very cheap homes and low rent, but the city struggles with high unemployment, poor walkability and limited public transit. It’s an affordable choice for budget‑conscious buyers, but crime and lack of amenities make it a risky place to settle down.
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The Good
- ✓Median home price of $60,200 makes it one of the cheapest markets in the region
- ✓Median rent at $767 is well below national averages
- ✓Several high schools with ratings above 9 in the district
- ✓Located within an hour’s drive of Pittsburgh for larger job markets
Real Talk
- !Walkscore of 2 means almost every errand requires a car
- !Transit options are virtually nonexistent; rely on personal vehicle
- !Unemployment rate ~7.6% indicates limited local job growth
- !Crime statistics are not favorable; property crime tends to be high in industrial towns
- $Higher property taxes and insurance due to older infrastructure
- $Potential utility repairs on aging homes
- $Costs for maintaining a car in a car‑centric town
Best For
First‑time home buyers on a budgetFamilies with children looking for affordable school optionsRemote workers who don’t rely on local transitPeople willing to drive for amenities
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityHigh
Crime & Safety
McKeesport, PA
F
Safety grade
Safety score38 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
High38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
97% higher than the national average
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