salaryRent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.4 minutes. Most households rent (59%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,720 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 216 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in McKees Rocks?
Share of households by yearly income. 7.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in McKees Rocks
| Size | McKees Rocks | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,241 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $589 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,237 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,359 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is McKees Rocks 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 McKees Rocks, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in McKees Rocks
Life in McKees Rocks
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in McKees Rocks?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $1,268 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $75,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $7,560 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in McKees Rocks, PA?
Renting in McKees Rocks costs a median of about $1,793 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in McKees Rocks?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,720 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is McKees Rocks cheap or expensive?
McKees Rocks is rated Expensive: rent takes 48.5% of the typical household income of $44,360. It ranks 216th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in McKees Rocks?
The median homeowner in McKees Rocks pays $1,867 a year in property taxes, about 2.47% of the median home value.
Is McKees Rocks 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 McKees Rocks?
The median home value in McKees Rocks is $75,600, about 1.7 times the typical yearly household income.
5,786 people live in McKees Rocks. Numbers are typical (middle) values.