Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County), PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Carbon County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,353 Population 1,079/sq mi density
$60,982 Median Income $26,665 per capita
$69,300 Home Value $150,191 Zillow
$838 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$60,982 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,300 home value, $838/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County), PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,982
19% below
$26,665 per capita
Home Value
$69,300
75% below
Zillow: $150,191
Median Rent
$838/mo
28% below
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County) Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
25%
Rent
72%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County) a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County) residents earn a median household income of $60,982 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,665. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,305 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County) is $69,300 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,191. Median rent is $838/month, with 24.4% 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

10.5% of adults in Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County) has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,353
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,079/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,982
Per Capita$26,665
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$860

Housing

A+
Home Value$69,300
Rent$838
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$150,191
Housing Units1,127
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,784/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain54.3 in/yr
Elevation983 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute30 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County) was founded in 1871.
The median home in Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County) was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.