Real Estate Investing in Monessen, Pennsylvania

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 6,825 • Westmoreland County

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Should you buy in Monessen, PA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (84/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
STRONG
5.0 / 5 (100/100)

A balanced market — moderate cash flow and moderate appreciation. A "steady" investor profile fits best.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 22.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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5.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.9% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $86,960
Avg Monthly Rent $990
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Monessen Real Estate

Monessen is one of Pennsylvania's repositioning markets — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and median values of $87K that mask wide dispersion block to block.

Monessen is a forced-appreciation market. The thesis isn't that prices rise on their own — it's that an investor with capex and a contractor can create value the broader market will pay for.

A $87K median in Monessen lumps together very different products. Operators who can source distressed inventory and execute renovations are pricing off a different curve entirely.

Demographics in Monessen support value-add work because the income ceiling is higher than older, unrenovated stock currently captures. Closing that gap is the thesis.

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Best ZIP codes in Pittsburgh, PA

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Avg Home Value
$86,960
Avg Monthly Rent
$990
1% Rule
✓ Passes
Landlord Friendly (PA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Pittsburgh, PA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
48%
Days Pending
1/2
42 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Pittsburgh, PA metro
42
Days to pending
10.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Monessen

1 College 200 Students
C
Douglas Education Center
2-Year For-Profit · 200 students

ZIP Codes in Monessen, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monessen, PA

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Monessen, PA?

Monessen, PA median home values land near $87K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $990/mo-per-month rentals.

Does rental property in Monessen, PA pass the 1% rule?

Yes, many Monessen, PA properties clear the 1% rule. The rent-to-price ratio averages, supported by $990/mo rents.

Is Monessen, PA a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Monessen, PA rates 5.0/5 for investability. With median values at $87K and rents near $990/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

How do BRRRR numbers look in Monessen, PA?

Operators BRRRR-ing in Monessen, PA report a strong results. Focus on sub-market acquisition and tight rehab budgets to capture the spread.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Monessen, PA?

Monessen, PA offers an attractive house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $990/mo rent level.

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