Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
19%
Duquesne, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$844
Population
6,044
Renter Mix
64% Rent
A secluded Pittsburgh suburb neighboring a popular amusement park
Affordable
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Up-and-coming
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River
Duquesne is a secluded suburb of Pittsburg nestled along the Monongahela River. Duquesne features affordable to upscale rentals in a variety of styles, including brick row houses and mid-rise apartment complexes. Excluding a few small restaurants and small office buildings, Duquesne is primarily residential. Great for family-friendly summertime fun, the small town borders Kennywood Park, an amusement park with classic wooden and modern roller coasters, water rides, a carousel, casual eats, and more. Duquesne is also convenient to the Waterfront, a popular al fresco mall along the river with shops, a movie theater, eateries, and nightlife hotspots. If you’re a commuter or just a city lover looking for a home in the metro area without the price tag, Duquesne is ideal, especially with the city being only about 20 minutes away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$36,963
Average: $47,462
Education
769
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,803
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Duquesne has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
64%
Non-Renters
36%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
7%
Other Education
93%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Duquesne, PA is $844 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Duquesne has decreased by -37.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$844/month
19 Sq Ft
House
$1,452/month
1,003 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Duquesne, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
460 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
460 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Renziehausen Park Rose Garden & Arboretum
- Rivers Of Steel National Heritage Area
- Frick Park
- White Oak Park
- Frick Environmental Center
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Pittsburgh International
- Arnold Palmer Regional
Top Apartments in Duquesne
Houses for Rent in Duquesne
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.