At a Glance
Median Income
$46,012
$26,630 per capita
Home Value
$115,700
Zillow: $164,774
Median Rent
$887/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
227/100K
2,017/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Meadville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meadville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Meadville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Meadville residents earn a median household income of $46,012 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,630. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,130 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meadville is $115,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,774. Median rent is $887/month, with 28.4% 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 1946.
Safety & Crime
Meadville reports 227 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,017/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.6% of adults in Meadville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meadville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population12,723
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density2,918/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,012
Per Capita$26,630
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$3,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,700
Rent$887
Ownership30.4%
Zillow$164,774
Housing Units5,652
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent227/100K
Property2,017/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault181/100K
Burglary234/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,213 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute14 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Meadville was founded in 1788.
The median home in Meadville was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Venango Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.