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Coalport, PA

Pennsylvania · Cambria County · Metropolitan Area

Coalport is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 422. Residents earn $57,344 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
422 Population 1,141/sq mi density
$57,344 Median Income $31,392 per capita
$57,100 Home Value $106,452 Zillow
$613 Median Rent 48.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,344 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,100 home value, $613/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,344
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $57,100
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.7%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $613
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.8%
77% lower than US avg

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

People

Population422
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,141/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,344
Per Capita$31,392
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,100
Rent$613
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$106,452
Housing Units210
Rent Burden48.8%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,648 ft (502 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute35 min
Broadband75.1%
Libraries14

Is Coalport a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Coalport receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Coalport offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Coalport is $57,344, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Coalport is $57,100, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $613 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Coalport experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 49.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Coalport has a population of 422 with a density of 1,141 people per square mile. The median age is 45.5 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.7%).

Population

422
Total Population
1,141
People / sq mi
45.5yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Coalport vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Coalport vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Coalport is $57,344, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Coalport vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,344
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,392
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.8%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.4 min
Drive Alone63.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Coalport is $57,100, 80% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $613 (47% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $106,452.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$57,100
80% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$106,452

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$613
47% below US avg
Rent Burden48.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.4%
Housing Units210
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate8.15%
Coalport has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall49.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,648 ft (502 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,141/sq mi
Coordinates40.7464°N, 78.5297°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCambria County County
County FIPS42021
Coalport is located in Cambria County County. It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 75.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.7%
71% below US avg
High School+90.9%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,141/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi
CountyCambria County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.1%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.4 min
Drive Alone63.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.7%

Nearby Cities

Patton, PA 1,894 pop · 10.1 mi Northern Cambria, PA 3,515 pop · 14.4 mi Bellwood, PA 1,586 pop · 14.4 mi Osceola Mills, PA 1,165 pop · 15.4 mi Tyrone, PA 5,421 pop · 15.6 mi Curwensville, PA 2,544 pop · 15.7 mi Red Hill, PA 2,541 pop · 15.8 mi Greenwood, PA 3,017 pop · 17.1 mi Loretto, PA 1,370 pop · 17.3 mi Altoona, PA 43,508 pop · 17.8 mi Hyde, PA 1,071 pop · 18.3 mi Gallitzin, PA 1,460 pop · 18.4 mi Philipsburg, PA 2,754 pop · 19.2 mi Clearfield, PA 5,918 pop · 19.6 mi
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