Pittsburgh suburb known as the Crossroads of Western Pennsylvania
With Interstate 376, U.S. Route 22 and Interstate 76 converging in the heart of Monroeville, this bustling community in the eastern suburbs of the Pittsburgh Metro Area is known as the Crossroads of Western Pennsylvania. With its abundance of shops and restaurants, it’s also the second-largest retail center in Southwestern Pennsylvania and is home to regional attractions like the Monroeville Mall and the Monroeville Convention and Events Center. Just under 28,000 people live among Monroeville’s quiet residential subdivisions and lush community parks, which offer comfortable suburban living with access to shopping, dining and entertainment along U.S. Route 202.
Less than 15 miles east of Pittsburgh, Monroeville is a popular spot for commuters, but that doesn’t mean it lacks a unique identity and a host of local attractions. “The community is very diverse. I’ve sold homes to people from all over the world,” says Lori Abriola, a real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty who was born and raised in the area. Groups like the Monroeville Interfaith Ministerium work to bring residents together through events, community programming and more. “All the different religions come together,” Abriola says. Houses of worship represent a variety of faiths, including Christianity, Hinduism and Islam.
Route 22, Interstate 76 and Interstate 376 all intersect in Monroeville.
Monroeville has comfortable housing options with convenient access to shopping and dining.
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Shopping, dining and entertainment along the U.S. Route 202 corridor
As one of the leading retail centers in the Pittsburgh Metro Area, Monroeville has sprawling shopping centers, longstanding local businesses and everything in between. The U.S. Route 22 corridor hosts attractions like the Monroeville Mall, which features more than 130 shops, restaurants and department stores. Best known as the filming location of the 1978 horror classic “Dawn of the Dead,” the mall takes the phrase "shop ‘til you drop" to the next level, with memorabilia from the movie on display at the Living Dead Museum. Further east along the commercial corridor is the Miracle Mile Shopping Center, which has been serving the community since 1954 and is a one-stop destination for shopping and dining. Those looking for local flavors can head to Moio’s Italian Pastry Shop or Primanti Bros. Restaurant & Bar, a beloved Pittsburgh-based chain known for its signature sandwiches topped with French fries and coleslaw. Entertainment options along the highway include Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Full Throttle Adrenaline Park and the Miracle Lanes bowling alley.
Residents visit the very popular Monroeville Mall just off Route 22 in Monroeville.
Head to Moio’s for desserts like cannoli and carrot cake.
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Popular attractions at the Monroeville Convention and Events Center
Next to the Monroeville Mall, the Monroeville Convention and Events Center hosts some of the biggest events in Western Pennsylvania. More than 400,000 people visit the venue each year to attend festivities like the Totally Rad Vintage Fest, Greenberg’s Great Train and Toy Show, and Steel City Con, one of the largest comic cons in the United States. The convention center also serves as a stop along the annual Monroeville 4th of July parade.
While Monroeville is now a burgeoning retail center anchored by the U.S. Route 22 corridor, it began as an agricultural community characterized by acres of rolling farmland. The Monroeville Historical Society celebrates this rich history each September at the Heritage Day Festival, which invites residents to visit with farm animals and tour historic landmarks like the 19th-century McGinley and McCully Houses. The group also hosts Monroeville’s annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Concert at the Old Stone Church, a historic landmark whose stained-glass windows stand proudly next to the community’s modern amenities.
Visit the Arcade area at the Totally Rad Vintage Fest in Monroeville.
The 55th Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Concert was held at the Old Stone Church.
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Abundant inventory with home prices almost half of the national median
Covering nearly 20 square miles, Monroeville features a mix of established neighborhoods and new-construction communities with everything from single-family homes to townhouses and condos. “There’s a wide variety of architecture, and older houses from the 1900s are mixed in with newer developments from the ‘60s,” Abriola says. The median price of single-family homes is $240,000, just over half the national median of around $420,000. Townhouses typically sell for about $238,000, and with no shortage of listings, most properties tend to sell after more than two months on the market.
Gateway School District, private school options and CCAC campus
The Gateway School District serves the community and earns an overall grade of B-plus from Niche. It includes four elementary schools, a middle school and a high school, all of which receive a B or higher from Niche. Private school options include Divine Mercy Academy, a Roman Catholic school serving prekindergarten through eighth grade. Monroeville is also home to the Community College of Allegheny County – Boyce Campus, which offers over 130 diploma, degree and certificate programs.
Gateway High School serves the community of Garden City.
Moss Side Middle School is a highly rated, public school located in Monroeville PA.
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A contiguous greenway, youth swim clubs and downhill skiing at Boyce Park
Monroeville has 21 municipal parks and more than 650 acres of green space, and according to the Trust for Public Land, 49% of residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park. Local favorites include Monroeville Community Park West, which features several playgrounds, various athletic facilities and over 3 miles of shaded hiking trails. It’s also home to the Tall Trees Amphitheater, which hosts events such as the Monroeville Summer Concert Series and Monroeville Jazz Festival. Just down the street is Monroeville Community Park East, which has similar amenities and is known to be a bit quieter than its western counterpart. In 2024, the Allegheny Land Trust acquired 97 acres of green space to complete the Gateway Woods Conservation Project and connect Monroeville Community Park West, Monroeville Community Park East, Sugar Camp Park and the Mosside Slopes Conservation Area to form a single 398-acre contiguous greenway.
There are also several community pools in Monroeville, and membership comes with access to swim lessons, seasonal events and youth swim teams. “Some pools get very lively in the summer, and the different community swim clubs all compete against each other,” Abriola says. The Monroeville Public Library offers educational and recreational programs for all ages, and the Westmoreland Heritage Trail runs parallel to Turtle Creek along the southeastern edge of Monroeville. Residents also have access to Boyce Park, which is just north of Monroeville and is the only spot in the Allegheny County parks system with downhill skiing and snow tubing. While winter sports are the park’s claim to fame, it’s also a four-season destination for outdoor recreation, with a wave pool, archery range and bouldering park.
Enjoy live music at the amphitheater at Monroeville Community Park West.
Stop over at Monroeville Public Library for a new book.
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Highway access, Pittsburgh commutes and two local hospitals
With several major thoroughfares passing through Monroeville, the community is primarily car-dependent. U.S. Route 22, I-376 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike provide access to the rest of the Pittsburgh Metro Area and beyond, with the Steel City itself less than a 15-mile drive away via I-376. In 2024, Monroeville received more than $884,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Green Light-Go program to update traffic signals along U.S. Route 22 and combat traffic in the area. Pittsburgh Regional Transit provides local bus service, with stops concentrated along major thoroughfares. Pittsburgh International Airport is about 30 miles from Monroeville and offers more than 135 nonstop flights each day.
While Monroeville has become known as a bedroom community due to its central location and highway access, it’s home to several major employers in the healthcare industry. Forbes Hospital is part of the Allegheny Health Network, the county’s fourth-largest employer, while UPMC East is one of several hospitals operated by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, which the Pittsburgh Metro Area lists as its top employer.
Local crime rates and a four-season climate in Southwestern Pennsylvania
Fair Lawn’s overall CAP Index crime score is 4 out of 10, on par with the national average of 4. While data from the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer shows that Monroeville’s violent crime rates consistently remain well below national figures, it also reveals that property-related crime rates are about 18% higher than the national average. Residents should expect to see all four seasons, with moderate winters and summers. During periods of heavy rainfall, Turtle Creek can cause flooding in the southern half of Monroeville, although the area is typically only at risk of flooding during significant storm events.
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