salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 30.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $32,600 a year. That is $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 14 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Duquesne?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Duquesne
| Size | Duquesne | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $668 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $703 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,004 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,379 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Duquesne overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Duquesne, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Duquesne
Life in Duquesne
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Duquesne?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $372 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $63,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $6,380 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Duquesne, PA?
Renting in Duquesne costs a median of about $815 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Duquesne?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $32,600 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Duquesne cheap or expensive?
Duquesne is rated OK: rent takes 20.5% of the typical household income of $47,648. It ranks 14th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Duquesne?
The median homeowner in Duquesne pays $1,101 a year in property taxes, about 1.73% of the median home value.
Is Duquesne more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Duquesne?
The median home value in Duquesne is $63,800, about 1.3 times the typical yearly household income.
5,149 people live in Duquesne. Numbers are typical (middle) values.