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Monessen, PA

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Population
6,657
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,125 ft
Median Home Value
$95,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$733/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,889
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in PennsylvaniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in PennsylvaniaNearest larger communityMcKeesport, Pennsylvania13 miles away · 16,907 residents.

About Monessen

Monessen is a city in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, situated along the Monongahela River within the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Named as a portmanteau of the river and the German industrial city of Essen, the historic steel-manufacturing community of approximately 6,780 is served by the Monessen City School District locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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