At a Glance
Median Income
$60,174
$33,345 per capita
Home Value
$151,500
Zillow: $295,672
Median Rent
$900/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
567/100K
1,862/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.7%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Coraopolis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Coraopolis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coraopolis a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Coraopolis residents earn a median household income of $60,174 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,345. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,586 business establishments, including 311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Coraopolis is $151,500 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,672. Median rent is $900/month, with 29.2% 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 1942.
Safety & Crime
Coraopolis reports 567 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,862/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.7% of adults in Coraopolis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coraopolis has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,464
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density4,108/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,174
Per Capita$33,345
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,500
Rent$900
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$295,672
Housing Units2,904
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent567/100K
Property1,862/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault461/100K
Burglary266/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation784 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Coraopolis was founded in 1886.
The median home in Coraopolis was built in 1942.
18.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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