Coal Center, PA — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $39,050

48% lower than US avg

Home Value $76,500

73% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 22.1%

34% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,011

13% lower than US avg

Unemployment 3.0%

17% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 10.3%

17% lower than US avg

How Coal Center Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population155

Median Age32.1 yrs

Density1,409/mi²

Male / Female37% / 63%

Largest GroupWhite 60%

Veterans0.8%

Economy

Median Income$39,050

Per Capita$26,708

Unemployment3.0%

Poverty10.3%

County GDP$132,892M

Commute24 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$76,500

Rent$1,011

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$152,318

Housing Units110

Rent Burden31.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

AQI40 (Good)

Rain40.9 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation772 ft (235 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+22.1%

High School+95.8%

Graduate+21.4%

School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%

Commute24 min

Broadband77.0%

Libraries72

Is Coal Center a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Coal Center receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Coal Center offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Coal Center is $39,050, 48% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Coal Center is $76,500, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,011 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Coal Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 10.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Coal Center has a population of 155 with a density of 1,409 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles. The median age is 32.1 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 63.2% female and 36.8% male. The city is predominantly White (60%), with 21.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.7% of residents. 0.8% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 23.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

155

Total Population

1,409

People / sq mi

32.1yrs

Median Age

17% below US avg

0.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 36.8%

Female 63.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Coal Center vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	96.7%
	23% above US avg
Spanish	3.3%
	75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Coal Center vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Coal Center is $39,050, which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,708 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,506. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 26.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Coal Center vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$39,050
	48% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$26,708
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,506
IRS Avg AGI	$94,625

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.0%
	17% below US avg
Poverty Rate	10.3%
	17% below US avg
Establishments (County)	36,316
County GDP	$132,892M

Business (County)

Restaurants	3,345
Healthcare	4,791
Retail	3,982
Manufacturing	940

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$8,851
	153% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	11.57%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	23.9 min
Drive Alone	62.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	26.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Coal Center is $76,500, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $152,318, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $1,011 (13% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $996 for a one-bedroom to $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 110 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1938. The average annual property tax is $8,851 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 31.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$76,500
	73% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$152,318

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,011
	13% below US avg
Rent Burden	31.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$900
1 Bedroom	$996
2 Bedrooms	$1,225
3 Bedrooms	$1,570
4 Bedrooms	$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	32.5%
Housing Units	110
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$8,851
	153% above US avg
Effective Rate	11.57%

Coal Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 772 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.9°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	40.9 inches
	8% above US avg
Snowfall	10.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	772 ft (235 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	1,409/sq mi
Coordinates	40.0700°N, 79.9012°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Allegheny County County
County FIPS	42003

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	2.5 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-1°C)	2.4 in	Driest
March	40°F (4°C)	3.5 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.4 in
May	60°F (15°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	3.9 in
July	74°F (24°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.2 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.6 in
November	43°F (6°C)	3.0 in
December	33°F (1°C)	2.8 in

Coal Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F — from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").

Coal Center is located in Allegheny County. It is classified as Metro — 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34% below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. 21.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 59.7% of the vote, a 20.3-point margin. 77.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). There are 72 public libraries serving the community. 4,791 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 62.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.4%

D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	22.1%
	34% below US avg
High School+	95.8%
Graduate Degree+	21.4%
School Test Score	5.95

C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1	Metro — 1 million+
Population Density	1,409/sq mi
Total Area	0.1 sq mi
County	Allegheny County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	77.0%
Public Libraries	72
Healthcare Facilities	4,791
Restaurants	3,345
Retail Stores	3,982

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	83

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	23.9 min
Drive Alone	62.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	26.7%

Frequently Asked Questions About Coal Center

What is the population of Coal Center?

Coal Center has a population of 155 residents and is located in Pennsylvania. The population density is 1,409 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.1 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 63.2% female and 36.8% male.

Is Coal Center expensive to live in?

Coal Center has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $39,050, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,500 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,011 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Coal Center?

Coal Center has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches, with 10.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Coal Center?

Coal Center has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,506. There are 36,316 business establishments in the area, including 3,345 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 26.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Coal Center?

The median home value in Coal Center is $76,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $152,318. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,011. Fair market rent is $996 for a 1-bedroom and $1,225 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The average annual property tax is $8,851.

How are the schools in Coal Center?

Schools in Coal Center score 5.9 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 22.1% of adults in Coal Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. 21.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Coal Center?

The average commute in Coal Center is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 62.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 26.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Coal Center?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Coal Center is 60% White, 21.3% Black or African American, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino. 96.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.3% speak Spanish. 0.8% of the population are military veterans. 23.8% of residents have a disability. 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

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