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Monaca, PA


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Monaca, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Monaca, Pennsylvania

Monaca, Pennsylvania, in Beaver county, is 22 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsvylvania. The town, which is included in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, had 6,286 residents as of the 2000 census.

Monaca History

The first European settler in Monaca was a Polish nobleman Francis Helvidi who bought land in 1813. The town, which was established when Phillips and Grahan established their boatyards, was called Phillipsburgh. Ownership was transferred to several members of the Harmony Society at Economy who established the New Philadelphia Society on the land. On March 6, 1840, the town was incorporated, and its' name was changed to Monaca in 1892. The name comes from the Oneida warrior chief Monacatootha, who was a representative of the Iroquois Confederacy. The town was known for its porcelain and glass products.

Monaca and Nearby Attractions

  • Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
  • Old Economy Village
  • Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
  • Clayton - Henry Clay Frick Estate
  • Moraine State Park
  • Raccoon Creek State Park

Things To Do In Monaca

The community established by Harmony Society in the 19th century has been restored at the Old Economy Village. The Bushy Run Battlefield where the Pontiac War occurred in 1763 is accessible from Monaca. The house where the ecologist Rachel Carson lived as a child is preserved at the Rachel Carson Homestead, which has a self guided nature trail. Fishing, boating, bicycling, and swimming opportunities are available at the Moraine State Park on Lake Arthur. The 7,323-acre Raccoon Creek State Park offers boating, hiking, fishing, and picnicking opportunities.

Monaca Transportation

Pittsburgh International Airport is located close to the city.

Monaca Higher Education

The Community College of Beaver County is situated in Monaca. Geneva College, and Penn State Beaver are located close to the town.

High Points

Monaca strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

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Affordability of Rents
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Top 14%Monaca Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Monaca, PA

Comparing Monaca to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women57
Well-Paid Single Men46
Male Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity26
Children Under 5 Years Old25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use67
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built27

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime85
Low Violent Crime22

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