At a Glance
Median Income
$57,323
$27,961 per capita
Home Value
$160,500
Zillow: $377,610
Median Rent
$1,464/mo
35.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
997/100K
2,504/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Coatesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Coatesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coatesville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Coatesville residents earn a median household income of $57,323 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,961. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,598 business establishments, including 1,045 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Coatesville is $160,500 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $377,610. Median rent is $1,464/month, with 35.1% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
Coatesville reports 997 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 162% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,504/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Coatesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coatesville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population13,323
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density7,361/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,323
Per Capita$27,961
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$60,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,690
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,500
Rent$1,464
Ownership35.8%
Zillow$377,610
Housing Units5,064
Rent Burden35.1%
Crime
F
Violent997/100K
Property2,504/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault571/100K
Burglary715/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death4,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation355 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed246 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Coatesville was founded in 1915.
The median home in Coatesville was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 246 Mbps.
There are 1,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.