The Town FilesMonaca, Pennsylvania
Borough in Beaver County · population 5,625 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $162,700
- Household income
- $73,538
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 39.0
Monaca is a borough of 5,625 people in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $162,700, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks hipper than 93% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 87% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 76% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Monaca 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 Monaca is worth $162,700, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $73,538, which is more affordable than 82% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $768 a month. 65.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Monaca | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,700 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $768 | $996 |
| Median household income | $73,538 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 65.9% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Monaca
| People | Monaca | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 15.2% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 31.5 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.8% | 89.0% |
Weather in Monaca
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 19.2°F. About 40.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.6 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 131 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Monaca since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1985 about 7.6 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 127 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 56 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on July 26, 1956.
Severe weather in Beaver County since 1996
Beaver County has been included in 15 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 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| April 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | DR-1898: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
Jobs and pay in Beaver County
Beaver County had 48,481 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,825 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Monaca itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Monaca
4 public schools with 1,736 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley HS | 9-12 | 723 | 15.7 |
| Central Valley MS | 6-8 | 525 | 11.9 |
| Todd Lane El Sch | 3-5 | 477 | 13.3 |
| Beaver County Career & Technology Center | 9-12 | 11 | 0.5 |
Towns near Monaca
- Rochester, PA1.4 mi · 3,472 people · home $116,800
- Beaver, PA1.9 mi · 4,438 people · home $254,100
- Rochester, PA2.1 mi · 2,711 people · home $149,200
- Center, PA2.8 mi · 11,648 people · home $256,000
- Baden, PA4.0 mi · 3,904 people · home $150,400
- New Brighton, PA4.1 mi · 5,729 people · home $109,200
- Daugherty, PA4.5 mi · 3,078 people · home $191,300
- New Sewickley, PA4.7 mi · 7,183 people · home $256,100
Monaca questions
Is Monaca, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Monaca scores better for retirees than 36% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 14%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.0).
How much does a house cost in Monaca?
The median owner-occupied home in Monaca is valued at $162,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,538, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $768 a month.
What is the weather like in Monaca?
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.3 inches of precipitation a year and 28.6 inches of snow.
Does Monaca get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Monaca since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 31, 1985. 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)