The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 15136 sells for about $190,100, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,167 a month.
ZIP 15136 — Mc Kees Rocks
The housing market in 15136 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by its affordability relative to the broader Pittsburgh metro area. While inventory is constrained, the market is balanced by steady demand from local buyers and investors, though the area faces long-term challenges related to school district performance and aging infrastructure.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious first-time homebuyers and investors seeking value-add opportunities in a location with strong proximity to the Pittsburgh urban core.
Median prices moved up 2.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.6% · poverty 17.5% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 15136, Allegheny County PA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the McKees Rocks area are generally higher than the national average, reflecting urban challenges common to older industrial riverfront communities in the Pittsburgh region.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Sto-Rox School District, which faces significant academic and financial challenges compared to higher-performing suburban districts in Allegheny County.
The area has significant exposure to flood risks due to its location along the Ohio River, necessitating flood insurance for many properties in low-lying zones.
Economic momentum is driven by ongoing revitalization efforts in the McKees Rocks business district and proximity to major employment hubs in downtown Pittsburgh and the Robinson Township retail corridor.
Property taxes are levied by Allegheny County, the local municipality (e.g., McKees Rocks Borough or Stowe Township), and the Sto-Rox School District, which maintains one of the higher millage rates in the region.
Residents benefit from direct access to the Ohio River Boulevard (Route 65) and I-79, providing a relatively efficient commute to downtown Pittsburgh, typically under 20 minutes by car.
The area features access to the Ohio River for boating and fishing, as well as local community parks and proximity to the larger Montour Trail system for cycling and hiking.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of older, multi-family housing stock with steady demand from lower-to-middle income households and limited new luxury supply.
The local economy is anchored by light industrial, logistics, and retail sectors, with many residents commuting to healthcare and education employers in the broader Pittsburgh metro area.
The area is served by Port Authority of Allegheny County bus routes, providing transit access to downtown Pittsburgh, though most residents rely on personal vehicles.
Development is focused on infill projects and the adaptive reuse of former industrial sites along the riverfront.
The Allegheny County Office of Property Assessments manages the assessment process, which has been subject to periodic county-wide reassessment litigation.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and Sto-Rox School District taxes, with some areas potentially impacted by local flood control district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's flood zone designations and the age of the housing stock, which often requires specialized coverage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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- Dave & Buster's Pittsburgh - North Hills4.27.5 mi
- Sandcastle Water Park4.111 mi
- PNC Park4.85.9 mi
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- Acrisure Stadium4.75.4 mi
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- Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium4.510.2 mi
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- Fox Chapel Yacht Club4.512.8 mi
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- Washington's Landing Marina4.67.2 mi
- McKee's Point Marina4.315.3 mi
- Aspinwall Marina4.611.2 mi
- Topgolf Pittsburgh4.47.1 mi
- Quicksilver Golf Club4.510.7 mi
- Puttery4.86.7 mi
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- Ross Park Mall4.47.6 mi
- South Hills Village4.49.3 mi
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- Bakery Square4.310.5 mi
- Salem Market & Grill4.57.5 mi
- Pittsburgh International Airport4.36.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local green space and community gathering area.
Provides regional access for recreational boating and fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.