The Town FilesMcKees Rocks, Pennsylvania
Borough in Allegheny County · population 5,920 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $75,600
- Household income
- $41,131
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 40.9
McKees Rocks is a borough of 5,920 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $75,600, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 97% of Pennsylvania towns, hipper than 96% of Pennsylvania towns.
How McKees Rocks ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in McKees Rocks is worth $75,600, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $41,131, which is more affordable than 93% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,081 a month. 41.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | McKees Rocks | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $75,600 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,081 | $996 |
| Median household income | $41,131 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 41.4% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1949 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in McKees Rocks
| People | McKees Rocks | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.1% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.7% | — |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 19.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.1% | 89.0% |
Weather in McKees Rocks
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 20.5°F. About 38.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.1 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 107 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McKees Rocks since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 4, 1975 about 1.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 20, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 148 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 14, 1984.
Severe weather in Allegheny County since 1996
Allegheny County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 1, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4149: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| April 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | DR-1898: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Allegheny County
Allegheny County had 670,637 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $78,297 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in McKees Rocks itself the ACS puts it at 10.2%.
Public schools in McKees Rocks
4 public schools with 2,217 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montour El Sch | K-4 | 1,223 | 15.3 |
| Sto-Rox JSHS | 7-12 | 474 | 13.9 |
| Sto-Rox Primary Ctr | K-3 | 300 | 12.0 |
| Sto-Rox Upper El Sch | 4-6 | 220 | 10.0 |
Towns near McKees Rocks
- Stowe, PA0.9 mi · 6,426 people · home $110,100
- Ingram, PA1.7 mi · 3,391 people · home $156,800
- Bellevue, PA1.8 mi · 8,311 people · home $213,300
- Kennedy, PA2.1 mi · 8,701 people · home $247,800
- Avalon, PA2.2 mi · 4,762 people · home $170,500
- Crafton, PA2.5 mi · 6,099 people · home $201,000
- Emsworth, PA3.4 mi · 2,525 people · home $184,200
- Green Tree, PA3.6 mi · 4,941 people · home $251,900
McKees Rocks questions
Is McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, McKees Rocks scores better for retirees than 1% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 3%. 19.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.9).
How much does a house cost in McKees Rocks?
The median owner-occupied home in McKees Rocks is valued at $75,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,131, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $1,081 a month.
What is the weather like in McKees Rocks?
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.3 inches of precipitation a year and 44.1 inches of snow.
Does McKees Rocks get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McKees Rocks since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 4, 1975. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)