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Duquesne

A city of 5,149 people in Pennsylvania
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Conserved land2.3%29 of 1,280 acres
Trails3.3 mi1.7 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves16 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Duquesne

City in Pennsylvania, US
1885Established
5,254Population
2 sq miArea
919 ftElevation

Duquesne ( dew-KAYN) is a city along the Monongahela River in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, within the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The population was 5,254 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Duquesne

Housing in Duquesne

$58K▼ 8.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Duquesne home is worth about $58,000, down 8.7% in a year, 80% below the Pennsylvania typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Duquesne

C−

Safety Grade C-

Duquesne reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 78% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Duquesne 6.2
Pennsylvania 2.3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Duquesne 13.1
Pennsylvania 13.6
U.S. 15.5
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School Grade D

The public schools Duquesne’s kids attend trail 92% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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