McKeesport, Pennsylvania

About McKeesport

Set in the western part of Pennsylvania, McKeesport is a close-knit town, home to 17,119 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, McKeesport is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.05 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,390 residents per square mile.

📰 Local News

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What Makes McKeesport Unique

• The only place in America named 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

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 17,119.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in McKeesport

• Eat'n Park — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• McKeesport Heritage Center · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in McKeesport

• McKeesport Arboretum and Rose Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Renziehausen Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in McKeesport

• Founders Hall Middle Sch
• Francis McClure El Sch
• Greenock El Sch
• McKeesport Area SHS
• McKeesport Area Technology Center
• Mt Vernon El Sch
• Propel CS-McKeesport
• South Allegheny HS
• South Allegheny MS
• Twin Rivers El Sch

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of McKeesport

🏘️ Nearby Communities