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About
Life in Monroeville
If you're considering Monroeville as a place to live, you're looking at a fairly typical mid-sized Pittsburgh suburb with solid economic fundamentals and reasonable affordability. The median home price hovers around $210,000 and median rent sits at about $1,175 per month—manageable for the region—while the job market is steady with 3.6% unemployment and median household income near $78,000. The commute to Pittsburgh proper averages just over 26 minutes, and you've got direct bus service downtown plus easy highway access via Route 22, I-376, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Monroeville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Foreign-Born
9.4%
Broadband Internet
93.9%
of households
Population Growth
-3.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Monroeville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Monroeville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (26.6%), and 2.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.4%
of residents
65 and Older
23.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
20.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.5%
of households
Married Couples
44.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.20
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for PA
Rent, home values, and income in Monroeville
In Monroeville, home values are 18% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,185
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $229,618 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below PA average
Unemployment in Monroeville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Monroeville is 0.8 percentage points lower than the PA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Monroeville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Pittsburgh, PA metro area
Commute25.1 min avg
How Monroeville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Monroeville, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE)
Regional airport · few flights63k passengers boarded in 2025
- 25 mi
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Medium hub4.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 54% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Monroeville runs 54% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
151.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,237.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Monroeville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 26 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Allegheny County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Allegheny County, which includes Monroeville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 26 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | Flash Flood | $714,300 |
| 2024 | 44 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12.3M |
| 2023 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $382,000 |
| 2022 | 31 | Winter Weather | $265,000 |
| 2021 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2020 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $743,000 |
| 2019 | 44 | Flash Flood | $498,500 |
| 2018 | 37 | Flash Flood | $12.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Allegheny County, county-wide
Monroeville is about 2% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Allegheny County, which includes Monroeville, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
168
per year
Moderate Days
193
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Allegheny County, county-wide
Monroeville is about 2% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Monroeville has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.6"
Annual Snowfall
25.0"
Hot Days/Year
27
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
129
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
155
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 3.19" |
| Feb | 41°F | 22°F | 2.75" |
| Mar | 50°F | 29°F | 3.30" |
| Apr | 64°F | 39°F | 3.75" |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 4.08" |
| Jun | 83°F | 59°F | 4.59" |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.83" |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 4.18" |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.44" |
| Oct | 65°F | 43°F | 3.36" |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 2.88" |
| Dec | 41°F | 27°F | 3.22" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Monroeville
Monroeville has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
3.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.5 / 5
Upmc East
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Forbes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Upmc Mckeesport Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Mc Keesport
Upmc St Margaret
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.3 mi away · Pittsburgh
Children's Home of Pittsburgh
Childrens · 9.7 mi away · Pittsburgh
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Monroeville
Monroeville's student/teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 46.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Monroeville (within 15 miles)
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
10.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 20,370 students · in-state tuition $22,736 · 83% graduate · median earnings $73,113 (10 yrs after entry)
Community College of Allegheny County
13.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 9,544 students · in-state tuition $4,962 · 27% graduate · median earnings $43,286 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,304 students · in-state tuition $68,776 · 92% graduate · median earnings $125,257 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,350 students · in-state tuition $51,068 · 78% graduate · median earnings $81,698 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,331 students · in-state tuition $41,000 · 57% graduate · median earnings $52,251 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,492 students · in-state tuition $44,424 · 70% graduate · median earnings $55,756 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Necessity National Battlefield, 43 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Monroeville
Monroeville has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Necessity National Battlefield (43 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
43 mi awayFriendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
46 mi awayFlight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
52 mi awayJohnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
52 mi awayAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site
62 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in Monroeville
Monroeville Public Library
4000 Gateway Campus Blvd, Monroeville
Cities Near Monroeville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Monroeville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Monroeville FAQ
Is Monroeville, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Monroeville's median rent is $1,175/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $79,218/year. Median home value is $209,800.
Is Monroeville, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Monroeville's violent crime rate was 151 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2238 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Monroeville, Pennsylvania?⌄
Monroeville has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Monroeville, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Monroeville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,175/month and median household income is $79,218/year. The median home value is $209,800. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Monroeville, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Monroeville is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from