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About Clairton
City in Pennsylvania, USClairton is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located along the Monongahela River and is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The population was 6,181 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 5,945 in 2024. Under Pennsylvania legal classifications for local governments, Clairton is considered a third-class city. It is home to the Clairton Coke Works operated by U.S. Steel, the largest coke manufacturing facility in North America.
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Housing in Clairton
The typical Clairton home is worth about $160,000, down 2.8% in a year, 45% below the Pennsylvania typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Clairton
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Schools in Clairton
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The public schools Clairton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 82% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
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