Coal Center, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
155 Population 1,409/sq mi density
$39,050 Median Income $26,708 per capita
$76,500 Home Value $158,435 Zillow
$1,011 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$39,050 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,500 home value, $1,011/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Coal Center, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,050
48% below
$26,708 per capita
Home Value
$76,500
73% below
Zillow: $158,435
Median Rent
$1,011/mo
13% below
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
34% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Coal Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Coal Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
52%
Home Value
27%
Rent
87%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coal Center a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coal Center residents earn a median household income of $39,050 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,708. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coal Center is $76,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,435. Median rent is $1,011/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

22.1% of adults in Coal Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coal Center has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population155
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density1,409/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans0.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$39,050
Per Capita$26,708
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,500
Rent$1,011
Ownership32.5%
Zillow$158,435
Housing Units110
Rent Burden31.7%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation772 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+21.4%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72

Did You Know?

Coal Center was founded in 1814.
The median home in Coal Center was built in 1938.
26.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.