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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
McKeesport, PA vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in McKeesport?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 8.4 years younger than in McKeesport.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or McKeesport?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 43.2% more expensive than McKeesport housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or McKeesport?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 10.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of McKeesport.

Things to do in McKeesport?
McKeesport, PA is a vibrant city southeast of Pittsburgh boasting a variety of landmarks including Renziehausen Park displaying its unique environment or Kennywood amusement park offering fun rides and tour opportunities; they organize vivid festivals like International Village Festival every July.

Things to do in Wilkes-Barre?
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania sits within Luzerne county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Seven Tubs Natural Area to swimming at Kirby Park plus local food spots like Liquid Planet Bar & Grill.

 McKeesport, PAWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$32,042  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$89,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.08  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Mckeesport    1 Reviews
callie  · McKeesport, PA
nothing to do
Over 17 years ago

there are not enough rec centers for these childern to go too. after my son got shot i started looking around mckeesport for things for him to do and there was  More

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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews
Lynn · Kingston, PA
Born and raised
Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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michael · Willington, CT
Former King's Student
Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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