What kinds of homes are in East McKeesport, PA?

Name: Types of homes in East McKeesport, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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East McKeesport, PA has 1,137 (±91) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 2,753 homes per square mile of land.

62.4% are detached single-family houses.

9.8% are in buildings of two to four units.

15.1% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 1,137 (±91)
Detached houses: 62.4%
2–4 unit buildings: 9.8%
5+ unit buildings: 15.1%

Homes in East McKeesport by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	East McKeesport	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania	United States
Single-family, detached	62.4% (±7.0 points)	61.6%	56.6%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	12.8% (±7.0 points)	10.3%	18.8%	6.2%
2 units	5.8% (±4.1 points)	4.6%	4.3%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	4.0% (±4.0 points)	4.2%	4.0%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	6.7% (±4.0 points)	4.0%	3.1%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	4.5% (±2.9 points)	3.9%	2.6%	4.3%
20 or more units	3.9% (±2.8 points)	10.6%	7.0%	10.3%
Mobile home	0.0% (±2.8 points)	0.7%	3.5%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±2.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%

In East McKeesport, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Allegheny County (18.5%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (12.7%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near East McKeesport

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with East McKeesport
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
East McKeesport	—	15.1% (±5.7 points)	—
North Versailles Township	0.6 mi	22.1% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
Wilmerding	0.7 mi	27.4% (±8.8 points)	Higher
Wall	1.2 mi	1.4% (±12.7 points)	Not measurably different
Turtle Creek	1.8 mi	18.6% (±8.8 points)	Not measurably different
East Pittsburgh	1.8 mi	16.2% (±6.8 points)	Not measurably different
Pitcairn	2.3 mi	27.1% (±11.4 points)	Not measurably different
Duquesne	2.4 mi	19.9% (±6.8 points)	Not measurably different
Chalfant	2.4 mi	0.0% (±11.8 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chalfant, PA (0.0%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wilmerding, PA (27.4%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Allegheny County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
46 (tie)	McKeesport	15.6% (±2.7 points)
46 (tie)	Verona	15.6% (±8.5 points)
49 (tie)	Aspinwall	15.3% (±6.3 points)
49 (tie)	South Fayette Township	15.3% (±3.8 points)
51 (tie)	Elizabeth	15.2% (±7.1 points)
51 (tie)	O'Hara Township	15.2% (±4.5 points)
53 (tie)	East McKeesport	15.1% (±5.7 points)
53 (tie)	Ohio Township	15.1% (±4.9 points)
55	Dormont	13.7% (±4.0 points)
56	North Braddock	13.3% (±5.8 points)
57	Pleasant Hills	12.7% (±3.6 points)
58	Tarentum	12.4% (±6.4 points)
59	Springdale	12.1% (±3.8 points)

Showing 13 of 128 places in Allegheny County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about East McKeesport

How many homes are in East McKeesport?

East McKeesport, PA has an estimated 1,137 (±91) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in East McKeesport houses or apartments?

62.4% are detached houses and 12.8% attached houses, while 24.9% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in East McKeesport?

9.8% of homes in East McKeesport are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East McKeesport borough, Pennsylvania

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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