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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
General Quality
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About Monessen

Monessen is a historic riverfront town in Westmoreland County, nestled along the Monongahela River about 30 miles south of Pittsburgh. Home to around 6,800 residents, the city was founded in the late 1890s as a bustling steel center in the Mid-Mon Valley. Today, Monessen attracts homebuyers looking for scenic hillside views, very affordable real estate, and a relaxed, close-knit community that stays well connected to the rest of southwestern Pennsylvania.

Monessen PA Presby PHS373

Families are served by the local Monessen City School District, while the Douglas Education Center downtown draws students for creative and technical career training. Outdoor recreation is easy to find at Monessen City Park, which features walking trails, green spaces, and a popular community amphitheater. For major retailers, specialty healthcare, and varied dining, residents often make the quick trip across the river to Charleroi or take a short drive to nearby Rostraver and Greensburg.

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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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