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Retirement community in Monroeville, Pennsylvania

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Monroeville, Pennsylvania Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Monroeville, Pennsylvania at a Glance

Median Home Price
$182,600
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security and most retirement income fully exempt.
Avg January Low
23.6°F
Cost of Living Index
96.3 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
68 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Monroeville, Pennsylvania, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
96.3 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$80,625High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Monroeville's cost of living is 3.700000000000003% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$182,600High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,133High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
71.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Monroeville using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$396

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$444

Median home price used: $182,600

Median rent reference: $1,133 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
82.5 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated October 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
82.5 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
45.6 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Monroeville scores 82.5 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
60 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security and most retirement income fully exempt.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Pennsylvania has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
83.3°FMedium confidence
Avg January Low
23.6°FMedium confidence
Annual Precipitation
51.1"Medium confidence
Sunny Days / Year
252 daysMedium confidence

With 252 sunny days a year and an average January low of 23.6°F, Monroeville offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
97.2 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
12 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
8.7 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
28,517High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
44.8High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
21.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
8.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
45.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
72.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
13.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
2.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
6.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Monroeville

What is the cost of living in Monroeville, Pennsylvania for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 96, roughly 4% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $182,600.

Does Pennsylvania tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Pennsylvania residents: State income tax; Social Security and most retirement income fully exempt.

What is the climate like in Monroeville, Pennsylvania?▾

Monroeville, Pennsylvania has January average low around 24°F, July average high around 83°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Monroeville, Pennsylvania?▾

Monroeville scores 83/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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