Monaca, Pennsylvania
Monaca is a borough of 5,519 people in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1787.
Why visit Monaca
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 28 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Beaver Bridge, Monaca – East Rochester Bridge, Fort McIntosh and Beaver Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; February lows average 19°F.
Weather in Monaca
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Monaca
Monaca is a borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 5,625 as of the 2020 census. It is located 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Pittsburgh and is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Monaca, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Beaver Bridge
Bridge · 1.1 mi
Railroad bridge across the Ohio River in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Monaca – East Rochester Bridge
Bridge · 0.7 mi
Bridge in East Rochester, Pennsylvania
Rochester-Beaver Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 1.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Vanport Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in Vanport Township, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks12
Fort McIntosh
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Archaeological site in Beaver, United States of America
Beaver Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in Beaver, Pennsylvania
Bridgewater Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
Captain William Vicary House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Matthew S. Quay House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
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William B. Dunlap Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Beaver Station Cultural & Event Center
Monument and historic site · 1.6 mi
Former Pittsburgh & Lake Erie passenger station, built in 1910.
250 East End Avenue, Beaver
Former P&LE Fright Station
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
Former Pittsburgh & Lake Erie freight station, originally located in Colona and moved to the current location in 1910 with the passenger...
Pacific Avenue, Monaca
Mason's Hall
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
Former Pittsburgh & Lake Erie passenger station. Was located in Colona, then moved to the current location in 1910. Build date is unknown.
1300 Pacific Avenue, Monaca
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
Bridgewater Crossing
Park · 1.3 mi
Mulberry Street Extended, Beaver
sunrise-sunset
George Washington Park
Park · 0.6 mi
1003 Pennsylvania Avenue, Monaca
sunrise-sunset
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes28
16 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship8
River Valley Reformed Church
Church · Reformed · 0.6 mi
999 McClelland Street, Monaca
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
Church · Lutheran · 0.8 mi
819 Washington Avenue, Monaca
St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Parish
Church · 0.4 mi
1409 Pennsylvania Avenue, Monaca
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Beaver County Career & Technology Center
School · 2.6 mi
145 Poplar Avenue, Monaca
Healthcare4
Map of Monaca
127 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 19°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 37°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 24°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Beaver Falls 1 Ne (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Beaver County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Tropical Depression Ivan (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Beaver County Airport (BFP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Freedom 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Beaver 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Pine Run 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Conway 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Baden 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Economy 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Beaver Falls 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Ambridge 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Ambridge Heights 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Industry 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Monaca, Pennsylvania (8483170060), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pennsylvania Avenue wb, Monaca, PA, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Monaca–East Rochester Bridge 2025a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rochester–Monaca Bridge 2025a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Monaca, Nyttend, Public domain
- Monaca Public Library, Nyttend, Public domain
- Monaca–East Rochester Bridge 2025b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monaca United Methodist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Word of Life Christian Worship Center, Monaca, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fifth and Atlantic house, Monaca, Nyttend, Public domain
- Rochester–Monaca Bridge 2025c, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monaca Riverfront Park 2025b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monaca Riverfront Park 2025c, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monaca Riverfront Park 2025a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rochester–Monaca Bridge 2025b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort McIntosh Site, Nyttend, Public domain
- First Christian Church, Beaver, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bridge Street, Bridgewater, Pennsylvania, Nyttend, Public domain
- William B. Dunlap Mansion, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- Matthew S. Quay House, Nyttend, Public domain
- M-erbr, Mr. Vitale ( talk ), Public domain
- Rochester-beaver rr br, Mr. Vitale ( talk ), Public domain
- Vanportbr, Mr. Vitale ( talk ), Public domain
- Pennsylvania State Route 18 - 4164086397, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ohio River barge 2025, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rochester–Beaver Railroad Bridge 2025, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beaver Bridge 2025b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lighthouse Lutheran Church in Freedom, Nyttend, Public domain
- Beaver Bridge 2025c, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beaver Bridge 2025d, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vanport Bridge 2025, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beaver Bridge 2025f, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beaver Bridge 2025g, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beaver Bridge 2025e, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freedom FOE 1429, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fourth and Sixth in Freedom, Presbyterian Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fourth and Sixth in Freedom, St John's Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Municipal building at Freedom, Nyttend, Public domain
- Freedom Public School from west, Nyttend, Public domain
- Foster houses in East Rochester, Nyttend, Public domain
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