At a Glance
Median Income
$53,465
$29,919 per capita
Home Value
$97,700
Zillow: $153,577
Median Rent
$820/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
329/100K
1,355/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Pottsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pottsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pottsville 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
Pottsville residents earn a median household income of $53,465 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,919. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pottsville is $97,700 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,577. Median rent is $820/month, with 31.8% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Pottsville reports 329 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,355/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Pottsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pottsville 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 totals 53.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population13,374
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density3,207/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,465
Per Capita$29,919
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,700
Rent$820
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$153,577
Housing Units6,553
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent329/100K
Property1,355/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation825 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Pottsville was founded in 1806.
The median home in Pottsville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.