What are the hidden costs of living in McKeesport?

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

What is the median home price in McKeesport?

The median home price in McKeesport is approximately $60,200.

Is McKeesport walkable?

McKeesport has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100. Most errands require a car.

McKeesport, PA

Updated May 1, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: McKeesport, Mc Keesport

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Verdict

$60K

Median Price

2/100

Walk Score

6.4/10

Schools

Score Breakdown

FWalkability

2/100

FSafety

38/100

D+Quietness

50/100

CSchools

64/100

AAffordability

92/100

ACommute

100/100

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

Safety grade

Safety score38 / 100

High riskVery safe

⚠️Violent Crime

Moderate

3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr

0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime

High

38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr

0Natl avg (19.5)59+

97% higher than the national average

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Rates are estimated from neighborhood characteristics using national FBI baselines. Actual figures vary by block — always verify with local sources before making decisions.

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