Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Charleroi is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,203. Residents earn $43,487 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Charleroi receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Charleroi offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Charleroi is $43,487, 42% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 20.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Charleroi is $56,200, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Charleroi experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 10.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,487 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,564 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,506 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,625 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,316 |
| County GDP | $132,892M |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Healthcare | 4,791 |
| Retail | 3,982 |
| Manufacturing | 940 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 15.75% |
| Commute Time | 25.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $56,200 |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $88,164 |
| Census Median Rent | $845 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 47.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 15.75% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,412/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,530/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1379°N, 79.8998°W |
| County FIPS | 42003 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.2% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,530/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 72 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Retail Stores | 3,982 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Avg Commute | 25.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |