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Mckees Rocks

Pop. 5,786·110th most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,369/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.9%
Month-over-Month
-6.7%
vs US Median
-$596
Falling (Monthly)
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Mckees Rocks · $1,369
More affordable than 84% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
59/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 5% below what Mckees Rocks's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,369/mo
Expected by trend
$1,433/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,720
Research median
$1,250/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,428/yr
At $1,369/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.9% YoY, -6.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Mckees Rocks, PA is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,786
Median income
$41,131
Median age
40.9
Renters
58.6%
Age distribution
19.2%
18.2%
24.8%
18.7%
19.1%
Under 1819.2%
18–3418.2%
35–5424.8%
55–6418.7%
65+19.1%
Gender
55.3%
44.7%
Male55.3%
Female44.7%
Race & ethnicity
54.3%
22.1%
17.6%
White54.3%
Black22.1%
Hispanic5.3%
Asian0.8%
Other17.6%
Education (25+)
52.3%
33.5%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma52.3%
Some college33.5%
Bachelor's+9.1%
Housing tenure
41.4%
58.6%
Owner41.4%
Renter58.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Mckees Rocks, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,202 → $1,369
up 13.9%
Income
$32,800 → $41,131
up 25.4%
Population
5,930 → 5,786
down 2.4%
Renter share
54.8% → 58.6%
+3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
18.7% → 9.1%
-9.6 pts
Median age
42.7 → 40.9
-1.8 yrs

The median rent in Mckees Rocks, PA stood at $1,202 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,369, reflecting a 13.9% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $32,800 to $41,131 across the same window, up 25.4% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 5,930 residents to roughly 5,786. Renters now make up 58.6% of households, compared with 54.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 9.1% of adults here, versus 18.7% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Mckees Rocks, PA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Mckees Rocks is $1,369/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $970/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,250/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,040/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,590/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($41,131/yr), Mckees Rocks ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mckees Rocks an affordable city for renters?

Mckees Rocks is considered moderate for renters. At $1,369/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($41,131/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mckees Rocks slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Mckees Rocks?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,369/mo in Mckees Rocks. The local median household income is $41,131/yr, meaning the typical Mckees Rocks household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Mckees Rocks?

Rent in Mckees Rocks has increased 3.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Mckees Rocks rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Mckees Rocks is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #110 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,369/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Mckees Rocks?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Mckees Rocks ($1,369/mo): Millvale ($1,135/mo), Bridgeville ($1,276/mo), Carnegie ($1,343/mo).

What percentage of Mckees Rocks residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.6% of Mckees Rocks households are renters, while 41.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Mckees Rocks has a strong rental market.

How does Mckees Rocks rent compare to the national average?

Mckees Rocks's median rent of $1,369/mo is $596 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #110 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $1,369/mo, rent takes ~40% of Mckees Rocks's median household income ($41,131/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Mckees Rocks 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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