East McKeesport, Pennsylvania

About East McKeesport

East McKeesport, PA is a small town located in western Pennsylvania, home to 1,991 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, East McKeesport is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.41 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,856 residents per square mile.

📰 East McKeesport News Today

• East McKeesport Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Man shot in East McKeesport, 21-year-old facing charges WPXI · Nov 18
• Tashia Lynn Evans Obituary (2026) - East McKeesport, PA - Forgie Snyder Funeral Home - East McKeesport Legacy obituary · Aug 4
• Man seriously injured after being shot in the abdomen in Allegheny County WTAE · Nov 19
• Man found dead after car crash and shooting in East McKeesport CBS News · Jan 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes East McKeesport Unique

• The only place in America named East McKeesport — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in East McKeesport

• Broad Street Bistro — american
• Bishop's Pizza III — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Spaceballs The Unauthorized Museum and Gift Shop · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in East McKeesport

• Chicora Street Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in East McKeesport

• East Allegheny JSHS
• Logan El Sch

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of East McKeesport

🏘️ Nearby Communities