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10 discussions from residents and visitors

ryan_lover

Best restaurants in Pottsville?

Anyone else feel this way? I work in marketing and You can expect to pay around $820 for rent here. Poverty rate is 18.6%, which is higher than I expected. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end...

2 replies 12 upvotes qa
Leah Cox

Studio apartments in Pottsville -options?

First post here. Rent is about $820/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Pottsville sits at 270.6 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Would love some local perspective.

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angel_life

Worst things about Pottsville nobody talks about

Random thought, I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. The weather takes some getting used to. What are your go-to spots? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain nei...

3 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Leah Cox

Is Pottsville worth moving to in 2026?

Hey folks, The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Thanks for reading. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definit...

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Mason E.

Things Pottsville needs to improve

First post here. Poverty rate is 18.6%, which is higher than I expected. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $53,465, which feels on the lower side for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cheers. The parks and ...

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angel_life

Is Pottsville getting better or worse?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $97,700 on average. You can expect to pay around $820 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your tho...

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ryan_lover

Job hunting in Pottsville -tips?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I work in logistics and The median home value here is around $97,700, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $820/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I wron...

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Natalie Reyes

Co-working spaces in Pottsville?

I'm retired and Homes are going for about $97,700 on average. You can expect to pay around $820 for rent here. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $53,465 in Pottsville. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here...

1 replies 14 upvotes jobs
Mason E.

Best kept secrets of Pottsville, PA

Hey everyone, Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 13,374, Pottsville is a small town. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. H...

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